Human Resources Director

Town of Ocean City, Maryland

Reporting to the City Manager, the Director maintains a municipal government Human Resources program to include workforce planning and employment; compensation and benefits; training and development; employee and labor relations; policy development and interpretation; and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Providing services to a full time workforce of 550+ that increases annually by the hiring of an additional 750+ seasonal employees, the Director manages under conditions where peak workloads require tasks be accomplished in compressed time frames. The Town also engages in collective bargaining with two public safety labor unions representing Fire/EMS and Police.

In addition to strong Human Resources technical skills, a deep knowledge of employment law, benefits administration and labor relations is required. The Town seeks a leader to guide an HR staff of three and provide consultation to multiple departments with differing operational and hiring needs.

A seasoned Human Resources professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field is required. PHR or SPHR certification is strongly preferred.

The salary range minimum is $88,371 or pay commensurate with education and relevant experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with first consideration to applications received by February 25, 2020.

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Human Resources-City Hall Room 106
301 Baltimore Avenue
P.O. Box 158
Ocean City, MD 21843
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans are encouraged to apply

Fire Marshal’s Office

Fire Safety Inspector

The Ocean City Fire Department: Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for the enforcement of fire/explosive laws and applicable work in fire inspection, plans review, code enforcement, fire origin/cause investigation, court testimony, and explosive device response for the Town of Ocean City.

The Fire Safety Inspector is the entry-level/trainee position in the Fire Marshal’s Office, and will be responsible for applicable work in code enforcement for the department, while obtaining the necessary education, training, and experience for required promotion to Deputy Fire Marshal I/II. Other duties commensurate with training, experience, and Departmental needs will be assigned. Several positions are expected to be hired to fill current/upcoming Deputy I and II vacancies over the next six months.

Schedule is predominantly day work (M-F); and is subject to regular evening/weekend assignments and rotating on-call status.

Candidate must possess excellent customer service skills, strong organizational and communication skills and a high level of proficiency in oral, written, and digital communications. Entry-level candidates must have a valid driver’s license, experience as a firefighter, and should be certified as a Fire Inspector 1. Combination of education and experience relevant to the position may be considered as alternatives to the minimum qualifications.

Must be capable of obtaining necessary certifications (Fire Inspector II, Fire Investigator, HazMat Tech) for promotion to DFM 1, within 12 months of employment, pending training availability and Departmental needs.

Base annual salary range for position and promotional opportunities are:

-Fire Safety Inspector: $39,194 to 62,360 (Entry Level)

-Deputy Fire Marshal I: $47,167 to 75,045

-Deputy Fire Marshal II: $51,741 to 82,323

Hiring is subject to:

-physical capabilities test, written test, interview(s)

-thorough background investigation (including polygraph/psychological evaluation)

Vacancies will remain open until positions filled.

To apply, submit the following:

1. Town of Ocean City Application

2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae w/ Complete Certification Documentation

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Ocean City Human Resources
301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 106/ P.O. Box 158
Ocean City, MD 21843
EOE