Human Resources Analyst I - Fire Department

Human Resources Analyst I - Fire Department

Salary

$54,779.00 - $62,544.00 Annually

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

01.411 10-26 FIRE

Department

FIRE

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Pay Schedule VI, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Fire Department. This Human Resources Analyst I will support the Fire Recruitment Office.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility

Under close supervision, performs routine professional human resources administration work.

Essential Functions

• The positions primary responsibilities include recruitment administration, applicant coordination, outreach, data management, and program support.
• Communicates frequently with applicants, new recruits, career personnel, outside stakeholders and agencies.
• Assists with attending and coordinating job fairs, creating and ordering recruitment materials, and other tasks to support recruitment efforts.
• Assists with job postings for Probationary Firefighter, Probationary Emergency Medical Technician, and Entry Level Paramedic.
• Assists with upkeep and review of departmental careers web page, with the collaboration of the Communications Manager and Public Information office.
• Receives eligible lists of candidates from Human Resources Recruitment Office.
• Schedules and organizes physical agility tests, interviews, and skills tests, with new candidates. Ensures events have proper staffing and supplies needed.
• Responsible for collecting and organizing a variety forms, as well as completing data entry.
• Keeps applicant pool engaged with updates in status, and projected testing and start dates.
• Streamlines recruitment workflows and processes to improve recruitment cycle times.
• May assist with onboarding of recruits, transition to background phase, and transition to the Fire Rescue Academy.
• Ability to interpret and communicate information on Baltimore County personnel policies, employee benefits, probationary status, merit increases, and union expectations.
• Analyzes recruitment metrics: time-to-fill, applicant flow, and diversity.
• Creates, modifies, and updates spreadsheets and other electronic media in order to help illustrate recommendations, trends, and a variety of market data.
• Interprets various laws, rules and regulations including Article 4 of the County Code, and federal laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable personnel laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding to employees, supervisors, and managers.

Examples of Other Duties

• Position will periodically be required to work evenings and weekends for major recruitment events and skills testing.
• Duties will include set up and break down of recruitment materials and testing supplies.
• May perform this work in an outside environment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology.

(Experience in human resources administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Basic knowledge of the principles of public personnel administration.
• Basic knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures used in human resources administration and research.
• Basic knowledge of adult learning theory and teaching techniques.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information for personnel related studies.
• Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County personnel law, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County human resources law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding pertaining to the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, guidelines and requirements.
• Basic knowledge of the organization and functions of County agencies.
• Skill in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information related to human resources administration.
• Skill in group instruction and facilitation.
• Skill in applying all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. to assigned duties.
• Ability to perform duties of increasing complexity, difficulty, or responsibility.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Human Resources Analyst I -Fire Department

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore Countys court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

03

Select the option that best describes your education and experience.

• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus at least four years professional experience in human resources administration.
• AA degree or at least 60 college credits towards a bachelors degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology, plus at least two years experience in human resources administration.
• Bachelors degree preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology.
• Masters degree preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology.
• I do not have any of the above combinations of education and/or experience.

04

PERSONNEL LAWS Which of the following BEST describes your experience working with laws applicable to human resources administration?

• I have no knowledge or experience interpreting and/or ensuring compliance with federal, state, or local laws applicable to human resources administration.
• I have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws applicable to human resources administration that I have obtained through specialized training or college courses, but I do not have any work experience interpreting and/or ensuring compliance with these laws.
• I have knowledge and work experience interpreting federal, state, and local laws applicable to human resources administration.
• I have knowledge and work experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws applicable to human resources administration.

05

HRIS Which of the following BEST describes your experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)?

• I have no experience with HRIS.
• I have taken training or college courses on HRIS but I have no experience working with them.
• I have some experience working with HRIS as part of my employment.
• I have experience working with HRIS as a part of my regular job duties.

06

WORKDAY Do you have experience with Workday?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide specific example(s) of the Workday experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

08

SOFTWARE Select the software and/or other systems with which you have specific education and/or experience. Select all that apply.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook (E-mail, scheduling & calendar)
• OLTA
• Workday
• NEOGOV
• CGI/HRM
• Other HRIS, Applicant Tracking, or Payroll Processing (please specify in the following question)
• I have no experience in any of the listed software applications

09

If you chose "Other HRIS, Applicant Tracking, or Payroll Processing" in the previous question, list the specific type of HRIS, Applicant Tracking and/or Payroll Processing software with which you have experience using or enter N/A in the space below.

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov