Hybrid Manager, Public Works Personnel Administration at Anne Arundel County, MD

About the Department

This posting will be used to fill the full-time, permanent management position for the Manager, Public Works Personnel Administration, also known as the DPW Personnel Manager, the Department of Public Works (DPW). 

The role of the Manager, Public Works Personnel Administration is an “administrative expert” and “strategic partner” with the supervision of professional and support staff in the development, implementation, and administration of complex and diverse programs and services that include: employee relations; vacancies,  recruitment and staffing; training and development; policies and procedures; maintenance of personnel, medical, and driver files; labor relations, investigations; and the preparation & monitoring of the annual budget for the DPW Personnel Section. 

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK:

This position oversees a broad range of essential functions, including the hiring, discipline, training, discharges, grievances, and recognition awards of our 777 employees and over 50 temporary and contractual staff. The position offers valuable guidance, direction, and technical assistance to all DPW employees in management, supervision and Labor Maintenance and Clerical Unions. 

This position is instrumental in developing and maintaining DPW’s Policies and Procedures, ensuring that all personnel are well-informed and compliant. Responsibilities also encompass coordinating necessary documentation, such as emergency personnel forms, vehicle declarations, and acknowledgments forms as well as management the DPW’s commercial drivers’ license (CDL) program and renewals, along with overseeing all DPW Performance Planning Appraisals (PPAs). 

This position is also responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with departments internal to the County such as; local law enforcement agencies and officials, Offices of Personnel, Law, Risk Management, Budget and the Chief Administrative Officer, and with external organizations such as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Human Relations Commission (HRC), other County Jurisdictions. 

The DPW Personnel Manager is responsible for being the management representative and point of contact for matters involving unemployment compensations hearings, internal departmental investigations, employee appeals and grievance hearings, equal employment opportunity commissions inquiries, and workers compensation claims.

This position is DPW’s lead investigator for personnel-related complaints raised by internal and external customers as well as DPW’s Labor Relations representative, Step II Hearing Officer for grievances and acts as a liaison between DPW for Step III grievance hearings and the Step IV Personnel Board hearings. This position is also DPW’s Lead Negotiator during Union contract renewal discussions with Locals 582 and 2563.

Administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) program, ensuring eligible employees are aware and informed of their right to be covered under this program.

The DPW Personnel also manages a small staff of two direct reports who administer many tasks that are the responsibility of the DPW Personnel Section.

Position Duties

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions in the class.)

• Thorough knowledge, skills and abilities to understand and carry out the duties of the position. 

• Thoroughly knowledgeable of the principles and practices of human resources management and labor relations. 

• Thoroughly knowledgeable of modern public works management practices and the principles and practices of public administration.

• Thoroughly knowledgeable of the Department of Public Works' organization, functions and departmental / Bureau relationships.

• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State legislation applicable to the field of assignment, statistical concepts and procedures generally employed in personnel administration.

• Thorough knowledge of personnel principles and practices appropriate to the field of assignment including recruitment, employee relations, employment law, and employee services, rules and regulations of the merit system(s) and the operation of personal computers and relevant software applications. 

• Considerable knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes.  

• Ability to apply analytical and quantitative/qualitative evaluation methods and techniques to conduct in-depth research of operational/ program issues; develop necessary plans; prepare concise and detailed reports; and meet established program goals and objectives. 

• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the programs and activities of a complex Public Works Personnel Division.

• Ability to accurately apply knowledge of County and Departmental policies, procedures, and laws to work situations.Ability to prepare long and short-range plans and guidance that is consistent with agency program policies and objectives.Ability to evaluate the progress and efficiency of Division programs and operations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, County Officials, and the general public.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, human resources, or a related field; four (4) or more years’ experience in public personnel administration; and six (6) or more months of supervisory experience.

Other Qualifications

• Experience with Employee Relations

• Experience with Recruitment & Staffing

• Experience with Training & Development

• Experience with Development and Implementation of Policies & Procedures

• Experience with the Maintenance of personnel and medical files

• Experience with Labor Relations and Union Negotiations

• Experience with Employment Investigations

• Experience with managing Commercial Drivers (CDL) onboarding requirements and files 

• Experience with managing the Personnel Functions for a Large Government Entity