Classification and Compensation Analyst (TE)

About the role

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a Classification and Compensation Analyst (TE) to join their team. This is a temporary employment (TE) opportunity, one-year employment, open to all qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth evaluations of MTA positions through the review of position descriptions, organizational structures, prior studies, and interviews with management.
• Prepare detailed, comprehensive written reports, including background analysis, findings, evaluation methods, and actionable recommendations.
• Provide strategic alternatives to address identified problem areas, considering both short-term operational needs and long-term organizational effectiveness.
• Conduct thorough job analysis for MTA positions, developing new or revised job specifications in alignment with the evolving needs of the organization.
• Serve as a key representative in classification determinations, effectively communicating decisions to incumbents, management, and, if necessary, at grievance hearings.
• Communicate difficult classification matters will be critical in ensuring that decisions are clearly understood, supported, and aligned with organizational policies.
• Contribute to or participate in special studies and projects related to classification and compensation and present Classification and Compensation based training modules, as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in classification, compensation, and job analysis.
• Note: Thirty graduate semester credits from a college or university in the fields of HR administration, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, or psychology may be substituted for one year of experience. Paraprofessional HR experience or professional HR management work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

Additional Information

• Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment.
• Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision.
• To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol.
• Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

How to Apply

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status.