Human Resources Generalist

Salary: $63,280.00 - $81,351.00 Annually
Location : DPW&T - Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10903
Department: Public Works & Transportation
Division: PWOAS HRMD
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040
Max Number of Applicants: 100


Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!

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.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Human Resources Generalist ( Human Resources Analyst 1G ) grade G18/21 position, in the Office of the Director.

About the Position
This entry-level to full-performance professional administrative position will assist and provide comprehensive support to the Department's Human Resources program across a broad range of functional areas, including recruitment and examination, classification and compensation, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, benefits coordination, and records management Work is performed under the supervision of a senior personnel professional within established laws, policies, procedures, practices and protocols. The nature and level of work performed provides variable independent actions within established personnel laws, policies, procedures, practices, and protocols.

About the Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Examples of Work

• Provides professional human resources support across multiple functional areas, including recruitment and staffing, learning and development, employee and labor relations, performance management, and related HR programs.
• Assists with the preparation and development of comprehensive recruitment and staffing packages for vacancies, backfills, position reallocations, and newly created positions.
• Prepares job posting documentation and initiates recruitment requisitions in NEOGOV , ensuring required information is accurate and tracking actions through the appropriate approval process.
• Assists with reviewing referred candidate lists to determine whether applicants meet established minimum qualifications and support the development of final eligible lists.
• Provides information to applicants regarding employment opportunities and application procedures and responds to applicant inquiries verbally, electronically, in writing, and in person.
• Assists with preparing salary recommendation packages and drafting official employment offer letters.
• Prepares correspondence and reports associated with employee transfers, temporary details, reassignments, and other personnel actions.
• Supports new-hire orientation and onboarding activities, including preparing orientation materials, informational booklets, policies, forms, and other resources for newly hired employees.
• Coordinates with appropriate staff to ensure facilities, materials, and supplies are available for new-hire orientations and HR-sponsored events.
• Supports the full recruitment lifecycle for seasonal employees, including recruitment and selection activities, employee data tracking, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Assists with developing and implementing workforce learning and development strategies, programs, and initiatives aligned with departmental career paths, employee development, and cross-training needs.
• Coordinates with the Workforce Development and Training Manager to develop, maintain, and distribute the department-wide training calendar and communicate changes, upcoming training opportunities, and workforce development activities.
• Maintains training and professional development records, generates reports, tracks professional licenses and training requirements, and ensures employee records are updated with certificates and newly acquired qualifications.
• Assists with designing structured career development frameworks, competency models, and training pathways that support employee growth and advancement.
• Provides support for employee and labor relations matters, including progressive discipline, performance management, policy research, employee counseling, grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining matters, and Labor Management Partnership activities.
• Research applicable personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements to assist HR leadership in developing appropriate courses of action for employee relations matters.
• Receives and responds to requests for employee counseling and progressive discipline and maintains appropriate records and tracking logs.
• Drafts disciplinary notices and prepares supporting documentation and packages for HR management, departmental leadership, and Appointing Authority review and approval.
• Assists with processing disciplinary and dismissal actions and updating applicable employee time records associated with adverse actions.
• Supports the coordination of quarterly Labor Management Partnership Committee (LMPC) meetings, including scheduling, leadership notifications, agenda development and distribution, meeting materials, minutes, action items, and post-meeting reports.
• Participates in Countywide HR training sessions and working groups involving employee relations, policy development and implementation, progressive discipline, performance management, and workforce development.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while providing responsive and professional HR support.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the responsibilities and level of the Human Resources Analyst classification.
• Serves as a critical/essential employee and participates in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special operations as assigned, including responding promptly to emergency call-outs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in accordance with applicable County requirements.

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.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the following applications:
• Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • SAP
  • Kronos
  • NEOGOV
• Knowledge and Principles of confidential records and file maintenance.
• Knowledge, Principles and practices of effective customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations relating to employment practices.

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

Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency : The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: 9/28/26-10/9/26. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.


Job Location: Largo MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at
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
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.


A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.


Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.


After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & 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
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

For additional details, please visit:
01



IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am highly encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02


Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

03


If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04


In what major or field of study did you receive your college degree?
05


Do you have experience working with the following applications? Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.)SAPKronosNEOGOV

• Yes
• No

06


Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
07


Do you have knowledge/experience of Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations relating to employment practices?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you willing and able to participate 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.

• Yes
• No

Required Question