Human Resources Assistant III

Join the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Human Resources Division to support confidential, day-to-day HR operations for a large public safety workforce.

Responsibilities

• Respond to non-technical HR inquiries from employees and outside entities
• Support recruitment efforts, including participation in job fairs to explain career opportunities and application procedures
• Conduct new employee orientations
• Maintain personnel records and support the full employment life cycle with accurate employee data entry and retrieval
• Interpret personnel rules and explain leave and payroll procedures
• Support HR analysts, special committees, and departmental activities
• Coordinate classification studies by explaining the process to employees
• Distribute, collect, and review job analysis questionnaires
• Conduct research, compile data, and assist with preparation of job analysis studies and reports
• Review employment applications and support a Human Resources Analyst for assigned employment areas
• Schedule and coordinate interview and selection proceedings
• Monitor departmental recruitment activities to help ensure deadlines are met and vacancies are filled in a timely manner
• Assist with administering and tracking written and performance examinations, including entering test scores into a database
• Assist with coordination of human resources programs (awards, recreation, incentive program)
• Maintain official personnel files for active and inactive employees
• Assist with preparing documentation for collective bargaining procedures
• Compile personnel files, written opinions, and decisions for disciplinary action procedures
• Collect, edit, and communicate updates to current and new policies and procedures

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Administration, Psychology, or a closely related field
• One (1) year of experience providing technical HR support in recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, or pensions and investments
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Technologies

• SAP
• HRIS systems
• NeoGov

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance coverage (part-time employees eligible for medical insurance if working 15+ hours per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long-term and 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; Supplemental Pension Plan; 457(b); 403(b))
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness; Whole Life Insurance; Accident Insurance; Legal Services)

About the Position

• Supports a large public safety workforce
• Requires handling highly confidential personnel records and information
• Work is confidential and performed under close supervision
• Demands sound judgment, initiative, and a thorough understanding of internal policies and core HR practices

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment when applicable
• Successfully pass preemployment checks, including reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee
• This position is essential; 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

Additional Information

• Salary range transparency: listed range reflects the offer range; offers within the range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity
• Tentative interview dates: September 29–30, 2026 (subject to change; only selected candidates will receive confirmation and details)
• Job location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD
• ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in public sector or government human resources
• Knowledge of SAP or other HRIS systems
• Experience supporting HR operations within a public safety agency (Fire, EMS, Police, or Emergency Management)
• Experience using NeoGov or similar recruitment systems
• Each applicant must include information that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position

General Plan Information

• Prince George’s County benefits plan year runs from January 1 to December 31
• New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date
• Health benefits coverage effective date is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire