Merit System Board Member ( 8040, Grade UC)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Montgomery County/Prince George's County, MD

About The Position

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is accepting applications and nominations for a member of its Merit System Board (MSB), the Commission’s highest-level appellate body. The MSB hears appeals from career (merit) employees and helps ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the Commission’s merit-based employment system. The three-member Board is composed of residents of Montgomery or Prince George’s County, with no more than two members from either county. The appointee will serve the remaining term of a retired Board member through December 1, 2027, and will be eligible for appointment to a full term in 2027. Board members receive an annual stipend of $6,500 and may be eligible for a benefits package. The role includes participating in quarterly meetings and bi-monthly discussion sessions, as well as spending approximately 6–8 hours bi-monthly reviewing and drafting case decisions.

Requirements

Strong background in human resources management.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Ability to provide thoughtful, objective recommendations.
Must reside in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the administration and interpretation of human resources policies.

Responsibilities

Make recommendations to the Commission’s governing body regarding policies related to the Merit System.
Review and recommend updates to the Merit System Rules and Regulations.
Approve classification plans.
Participate in quarterly MSB meetings and bi-monthly discussion sessions.
Spend approximately 6–8 hours bi-monthly reviewing and drafting case decisions.
Hear appeals from career (merit) employees and help ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the Commission’s merit-based employment system.