Senior Human Resources Analyst - Career Recruit School (CRS) Program

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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.

The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Human Resources Analyst - Career Recruit School (CRS) Program (Human Resources Analyst 3H) position, grade H24 in the Human Resources Office.

About The Position

This is a senior level professional position within the Human Resources Office responsible for leading and coordinating the Career Recruit School (CRS) Fire/EMS Program and associated human resources functions. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced public safety environment and has a passion for developing workforce programs that attract, evaluate, and onboard top-tier fire and EMS professionals. The Senior HR Analyst will oversee full life-cycle recruitment and onboarding for Firefighter/EMT candidates, administer testing and examination processes, and provide professional-level support to the HR Manager and Fire Chief during final candidate selection and appointment.

About The Agency

The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.

Examples of Work

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the Career Recruit School (CRS) recruitment program, from job announcement through onboarding.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute testing and examination processes in compliance with civil service, personnel law, and collective bargaining requirements.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership, training staff, and external testing vendors to ensure a fair, efficient, and transparent selection process.
• Maintain applicant and examination records using HRIS and applicant tracking systems (SAP, NEOGOV, etc.).
• Provide detailed reports, analytics, and recommendations to the HR Manager and Fire Chief regarding candidate eligibility, performance, and selection outcomes.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation activities for CRS recruits, ensuring a seamless transition into departmental training and operations.
• Ensure compliance with all County, State, and Federal regulations, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and collective bargaining provisions.
• Serve as liaison between the Fire/EMS Department, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), and external partners regarding recruitment and testing activities
• Responsible for the processing of HR transactions for entry level Firefighter promotions from entrance level (Y01) to full performance level (Y03) promotions.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Management, Psychology, or closely related field
• Two (2) years of professional level human resources experience
  
  

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of professional-level human resources experience providing consultative human resources support.

Public sector human resource experience

Considerable knowledge of the following applications:

• Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.)
• SAP
• Kronos
• NEOGOV
• Possession of a SPHR, PHR, IPMA-CS, SHRM-CP or equivalent professional human resources certification
• Effective oral and written communication principles and practices including public relations and public speaking.
• Research methods and report preparation and presentation experience.
• Supervisory and training principles, best management practices, methods, and techniques.
• Mediation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building experience.
• Experience performing investigations and providing investigatory reports.
• Program/project management techniques and principles.
• Experience preparing comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
  
  

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

Additional Information

Job Location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, 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 dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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