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Prince George's County

Human Resources Assistant

Prince George's County, Capitol Heights, Maryland, us, 20790

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Salary:

$43,460.00 - $93,748.00 Annually Location :

Capitol Heights, MD Job Type:

Probationary FT Job Number:

09860 Department:

Department of Family Services Division:

Management Services Division Opening Date:

10/17/2025 Closing Date:

10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. We are Prince George's Proud! The Prince George's County

Department

of Family Services

is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a

Human Resources Assistant

(

Human Resources Assistant

3G ), grade

G17 , in the

Management

Services

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ivision . About the Position This is a senior/lead performance level professional position within the Human Resources office. The incumbent in this position assists the human resources analyst with all personnel functions within the Department, performs extensive processing of confidential information, and serves as a team member to the Management Services Division. Employees in this class perform support tasks in a typical human resources functional area such as recruitment and selection, classification, records and benefits administration, training, employee relations or other human resources program areas. Work in this class is responsible for the routine day-to-day human resources operations by communicating and responding to non-technical human resources inquiries from employees and various outside entities in person, over the phone or via electronic communication.

About the Agency The Department of Family Services improves the quality of life and overall well-being of the communities by providing information, assistance and referrals, as well as promoting and developing high quality, innovative programs that educate, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity. The department is responsible for providing assistance to some of the County's most vulnerable citizens - children, families, victims of domestic violence, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and seniors. The department is comprised of three divisions that serve the aging and disabled, victims of domestic violence, as well as children, youth and families in need of support and resources. Examples of Work Assists the Human Resources Analyst in managing the day-to-day operations and work assignments of the office. Coordinates and manages timecard review/approval process. Provides efficient, accurate, and professional customer service, including but not limited to answering and recording telephone inquiries and/or complaints, addressing email inquiries, greeting, and assisting Management Services visitors, and opening and/or distributing mail as needed. Prepares and process all personnel actions. Ensures deadlines are met and forwards appropriate documents to the Office of Human Resources Management. Employs Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to process all personnel actions utilizing automated Personnel/Payroll Records. Analyzes and calculates pay adjustments for salary increases/decreases for merits, promotions, demotions. Coordinates and assists the Office of Finance with retroactive pay adjustments for processing. Prepares personnel related correspondence for the signature of senior leadership. Telestaff Information Management. Serves and assists with preparing and/or purging outdated files for storage and destruction. Trains and documents processes. Researches and analyzes data and compiles for various statistical HR reports. Assists in the development, reviewing, updating of Past Performance Appraisals and Position Descriptions for accuracy and timely submissions to the Office of Human Resources Management. Coordinates various aspects of departmental personnel programs. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Administration, Psychology, or closely related field One (1) year of experience providing technical human resources support in the areas of recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations or pensions and investments

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may also be accepted Preferred Qualifications:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally move boxes, supplies, equipment, standing and bending frequently Familiar with automated records and information storage and retrieval systems Proficient skill level in modern office equipment, computers and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, as well as other software applications for presentations Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and presentation skills Ability to work effectively under pressure, particular during emergencies or high-profile events

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information Job Location:

9187 Central Avenue Capital Heights, MD Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable. Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace General Plan Information: The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the

beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Supplemental Pension Plan

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

457(b) 403(b)

Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: 01

I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that my resume will not be used to evaluate my experience and education during this evaluation stage.

Yes No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

Some high school, but did not graduate High School Diploma or G.E.D Some college, but no degree completed Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or JD Doctorate/PHD Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education. 04

How many years of experience do you have providing technical human resources support in the areas of recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations or pensions and investments?

No Experience 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5+ Years

05

Please explain your experience to question "4" as well as list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. If you do not have any experience, please put N/A. 06

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Yes No

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