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MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 2 - Appointment in Skilled Service and Professional Service|Section 7-208 - Categorization of Candidates

    (a)    The appointing authority shall:        (1)    based on appropriate standards, place the candidates within the following categories:            (i)    best qualified;            (ii)    better qualified;            (iii)    qualified;            (iv)    unsatisfactory;            (v)    certified by the Division of Rehabilitation Services;            (vi)    eligible for reinstatement after layoff or after a separation under § 11-302 of this article;            (vii)    eligible for reinstatement; or            (viii)    eligible for transfer; and        (2)    place the candidates on a list of eligible candidates by category in random order within the category except for candidates eligible for reinstatement after layoff or separation under § 11-302 of this article who shall be placed in that category in seniority point order.    (b)    On request, an appointing authority shall notify eligible candidates of their relative standing on the list of eligible candidates.    (c)    (1)    The appointing authority shall file the list of eligible candidates with the Department for use by other agencies requesting it; or        (2)    if the Department develops a list of eligible candidates, the Department shall send the list to the appropriate appointing authorities, on request, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 2 - Appointment in Skilled Service and Professional Service|Section 7-209 - Appointments

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided by law, an appointing authority shall make an appointment from among the candidates in a rating category on a list of eligible candidates as follows:        (1)    if there are at least five candidates rated best qualified, from that rating category;        (2)    if there are fewer than five candidates rated best qualified, from the candidates in the best qualified and better qualified categories; and        (3)    if there are fewer than five candidates rated best qualified and better qualified, from candidates in best qualified, better qualified, and qualified categories.    (b)    A candidate who is an eligible veteran under § 7-207(c) of this subtitle shall be identified as an eligible veteran on the list of eligible candidates.    (c)    (1)    In making a selection, the appointing authority may interview any of the candidates in the rating category from which the selection will be made.        (2)    When interviews are conducted under this section, the appointing authority must interview at least three candidates.    (d)    The appointing authority must certify to the Secretary that the hiring process was conducted in accordance with the selection plan and this subtitle.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 2 - Appointment in Skilled Service and Professional Service|Section 7-210 - Appeals

    (a)    Any applicant under this title who is not selected for a position may appeal the decision.    (b)    An appeal:        (1)    may be made only on the grounds that the decision was unconstitutional or illegal; and        (2)    may only be made to the appointing authority.    (c)    The decision of the appointing authority is final.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 3 - Other Appointments|Section 7-301 - Guidelines; Duration of Emergency Appointments

    (a)    In accordance with guidelines issued by the Secretary, an appointing authority shall appoint individuals to the executive service, the management service, as special appointments, or as emergency appointments.    (b)    These guidelines shall require that the individual appointed shall be qualified to perform the work described in the position description required by § 7-102 of this title.    (c)    An emergency appointment under this section may not exceed 6 months and may not be renewed.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 4 - Probation|Section 7-401 - Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    Except as provided in this section, this subtitle applies to all employees in the:        (1)    skilled service; and        (2)    professional service.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to an employee in:        (1)    the management service; and        (2)    a special appointment position in any service.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 4 - Probation|Section 7-402 - Probation After Appointment or Promotion

    (a)    Each employee subject to this subtitle is required to complete a 6-month probationary period as the final step in:        (1)    the employee's initial appointment to a position in the State Personnel Management System;        (2)    the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a competitive promotion; and        (3)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the employee’s appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a reinstatement.    (b)    An employee is not required to serve a probationary period if the employee is reinstated within 1 year after the employee’s separation from State service to a classification in which the employee had previously completed a probationary period.    (c)    To successfully complete a probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position to which the employee is appointed.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 4 - Probation|Section 7-403 - Extension of Probationary Period

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section and at the sole discretion of the employee's appointing authority, an employee's probationary period may be extended if:        (1)    the appointing authority decides that additional time is necessary to allow the employee to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the employee's assigned duties and responsibilities;        (2)    in the appointing authority's judgment, the period of the employee's absence on approved leave is sufficient to prevent the appointing authority from making a reasonable decision regarding the proficiency of the employee's performance; or        (3)    the employee requests to extend the probationary period.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employee’s probationary period may be extended under subsection (a) of this section up to one additional 6-month period.        (2)    For an employee appointed to a skilled service position below grade 7, an employee’s probationary period may be extended under subsection (a) of this section up to one additional 3-month period.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 4 - Probation|Section 7-404 - Orientation and Evaluations

    (a)    Each appointing authority and, where applicable, supervisor has the responsibility of properly explaining the duties and responsibilities of an employee's position to the employee, providing the employee with a written position description and otherwise orienting the employee to the operations of the employee's unit.    (b)    Periodically during the probationary period, an appointing authority or an employee's supervisor, as appropriate, shall confer with the employee about the employee's performance and improvements in that performance that are necessary to satisfactorily complete probation.    (c)    (1)    An appointing authority shall ensure that at the end of an employee's first 90 days of probation the employee receives a written evaluation of the employee's performance and any recommendations for improvement.        (2)    If the appointing authority extends an employee's probationary period, the appointing authority shall ensure that the employee receives additional written evaluations:            (i)    at the end of the employee's initial probationary period; and            (ii)    at the mid-point of the extension period.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 4 - Probation|Section 7-405 - Disciplinary Actions

    An appointing authority may take disciplinary action against or terminate the employment of a probationary employee in accordance with Title 11 of this article.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 5 - Employee Performance Appraisals|Section 7-501 - Performance Evaluations Required; Duty of Appointing Authority; Training of Supervisors; Evaluation of Managers and Supervisors

    (a)    The performance of each employee in the skilled service, professional service, and management service, including special appointments in each classification of each  of those services, shall be evaluated in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    The appointing authority shall ensure that each of the unit’s employees who is subject to this subtitle has performance evaluations in accordance with this subtitle and procedures established by the Secretary.    (c)    Each supervisor of an employee subject to this subtitle shall attend mandatory training by the Department on the methods and procedures required in the performance appraisal process.    (d)    Factors in evaluating a manager’s or supervisor’s performance shall include:        (1)    attendance at any required performance appraisal training;        (2)    adherence to established methods and procedures in conducting performance appraisals;        (3)    the timely completion of performance appraisals for employees assigned to the manager or supervisor; and        (4)    subject to subsection (e) of this section, if required by the manager’s or supervisor’s supervisor, the results of an anonymous survey of employees assigned to the manager or supervisor in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary.    (e)    An anonymous survey of the employees of a manager or supervisor may be performed only if more than five employees are assigned to the manager or supervisor.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 5 - Employee Performance Appraisals|Section 7-502 - Intervals Between Appraisals; Performance Ratings

    (a)    An employee subject to this subtitle shall receive the following written performance appraisals at 6–month intervals based on the employee’s entry–on–duty date:        (1)    an informal mid–year performance appraisal; and        (2)    an end–of–year performance appraisal with an overall performance rating in accordance with § 7–503 of this subtitle.    (b)    An employee’s performance may be rated on a performance appraisal as follows:        (1)    outstanding;        (2)    satisfactory; or        (3)    unsatisfactory.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 5 - Employee Performance Appraisals|Section 7-503 - Appraisal Procedure

    (a)    (1)    A supervisor shall prepare a preliminary performance appraisal for each employee for which the supervisor has primary direct responsibility.        (2)    An appointing authority may review a preliminary appraisal before the supervisor presents it to the employee.    (b)    (1)    An employee and the employee’s supervisor shall review and discuss the supervisor’s preliminary performance appraisal.        (2)    The employee shall be notified, as provided in regulations adopted by the Secretary, prior to the date of the review and the discussion.        (3)    The purpose of the review and discussion is to:            (i)    promote agreement and understanding about the supervisor’s preliminary performance appraisal and to aid the supervisor in determining the final ratings for the performance appraisal; and            (ii)    1.    develop appropriate modifications to the employee’s position description, if needed;                2.    establish specific written tasks and indicators, based on measurable and objective standards that can be evaluated on outcome, that the employee needs to accomplish during the next rating period in order to meet the overall objectives of the position; and                3.    identify any area in which training is needed for the next rating period, based on the employee’s strengths and weaknesses.    (c)    (1)    An appointing authority shall approve a performance appraisal before it is final.        (2)    The final performance appraisal shall include:            (i)    the employee’s final performance ratings;            (ii)    the specific tasks the employee is to achieve during the next rating period;            (iii)    a list of modifications to the employee’s position description, if any; and            (iv)    any recommendations for training to enhance the employee’s skills.        (3)    The supervisor shall:            (i)    give the employee a copy of the final performance appraisal;            (ii)    retain a copy; and            (iii)    place a copy in the employee’s personnel records.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 5 - Employee Performance Appraisals|Section 7-504 - Interim Conferences

    An appointing authority may provide for interim conferences between an employee and the employee's supervisor to evaluate the employee's progress in meeting objectives established during the previous mandatory performance appraisal.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 6 - Employees of State-Acquired Entities and Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 7-601 - Retention of Officers or Employees

    (a)    If this State acquires a public or private entity to operate it for a public purpose, this State may retain, as a State employee, any individual who is an officer or employee of that entity at the time of the acquisition.    (b)    (1)    An employee who is retained under this section:            (i)    shall be employed in a position that corresponds or is similar to the position held at the time of the acquisition; and            (ii)    keeps seniority.        (2)    Beginning as of the date of the acquisition, each retained employee shall be on probation for the period required by Subtitle 4 of this title.    (c)    Within 1 year after an acquisition, the Department shall classify each position in the acquired entity.    (d)    After positions in the acquired entity are classified, each retained employee:        (1)    may continue without an examination to hold the position in which the employee is then employed; and        (2)    has all the rights of the class to which that position is allocated.    (e)    If a new position is created in an acquired entity or an established position in an acquired entity becomes vacant, the position shall be filled in accordance with this title.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 6 - Employees of State-Acquired Entities and Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 7-602 - Reassignment of Employees; Transfers; Voluntary Demotions

    (a)    (1)    An appointing authority may reassign any employee within the appointing authority's jurisdiction to another position of equal grade and service for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications within the appointing authority's jurisdiction.        (2)    Except as otherwise required by law, no employee may be reassigned from one principal unit to another without the employee's consent, unless the Secretary certifies that the reassignment is in the best interests of the State.    (b)    (1)    (i)    An employee may apply for a transfer to any vacant position of the same grade in any unit of the Executive Branch for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications.            (ii)    An employee who applies for a transfer to a position will be considered for the position along with other eligible applicants.        (2)    (i)    Unless exigent circumstances exist, the appointing authority shall give an employee notice of a proposed reassignment at least 2 weeks before the effective date of the reassignment.            (ii)    An employee may agree to waive the required notice period.    (c)    (1)    An employee may apply for a voluntary demotion to any vacant position of a lower grade in any unit in the Executive Branch for which the employee meets the minimum qualifications.        (2)    An employee who applies for a voluntary demotion to a position will be considered for the position along with other eligible applicants.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  7-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 7 - Employment in the State Personnel Management System|Subtitle 7 - Part-Time Employment|Section 7-701 - Part-Time Employment

    (a)    In this title, “part-time employee” means an employee who works an average of 50% or more but less than 100% of the regular workweek.    (b)    An individual who is a full-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a full-time employee may not be required to accept part-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.    (c)    An individual who is a part-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a part-time employee may not be required to accept full-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment.    (d)    (1)    In accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary, a part-time employee is entitled to receive all employment rights, privileges, and benefits that are normally available to a full-time employee in a similar position with a similar grade and length of service.        (2)    Benefits shall be prorated in proportion to the number of hours employed.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  8-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 8 - Compensation of Employees Subject to Salary Authority of Secretary of Budget and Management|Subtitle 1 - Pay Plans|Section 8-101 - Establishment and Purpose of Pay Plans

    (a)    There is a Standard Pay Plan and an Executive Pay Plan for this State, as established by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor and as amended or adjusted in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    The purpose of the pay plans is to provide employees in positions that involve comparable effort, knowledge, responsibilities, skills, and working conditions with comparable pay according to the relative value of services to be performed.    (c)    A pay plan is effective for a fiscal year only to the extent that sufficient money is available in the State budget for that purpose.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  8-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 8 - Compensation of Employees Subject to Salary Authority of Secretary of Budget and Management|Subtitle 1 - Pay Plans|Section 8-102 - Scope of Pay Plans

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the pay plans established under this subtitle shall include:            (i)    all positions in the State Personnel Management System; and            (ii)    all other positions for which the Secretary has authority to administer pay.        (2)    The pay plans established under this subtitle do not apply to:            (i)    any position for which the pay is provided for by the Maryland Constitution;            (ii)    any position for which the pay is based, by law, on judicial pay; and            (iii)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a position for which the pay is set by a unit with independent pay-setting authority.    (b)    (1)    The Executive Pay Plan shall include each permanent position in the Executive Branch of State government, including each permanent position in the Governor's office, that is not included in the Standard Pay Plan and has a pay rate equal to or exceeding the lowest pay rate in the Executive Pay Plan.        (2)    In addition, and notwithstanding any other law, the Governor may include in the Executive Pay Plan any executive management position in a unit in the Executive Branch with independent pay-setting authority, except a position in the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, or St. Mary's College.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  8-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 8 - Compensation of Employees Subject to Salary Authority of Secretary of Budget and Management|Subtitle 1 - Pay Plans|Section 8-103 - Regulations and Reports

    (a)    Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Secretary shall submit to the Department of Legislative Services, on or before July 15, October 15, January 15, and April 15 of each fiscal year:            (i)    a list of the position, pay grade and step, title, name, and pay rate of each employee who was included in the Executive Pay Plan as of the last day of the preceding fiscal quarter; and            (ii)    the details of any lump–sum increases given to employees in the Executive Pay Plan during the preceding fiscal quarter.        (2)    (i)    The quarterly reports required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include each flat–rate employee position in the Executive Pay Plan.            (ii)    Each flat–rate employee position included in the quarterly reports under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be assigned a unique identifier that:                1.    describes the program to which the position is assigned for budgetary purposes; and                2.    corresponds to the position identification number used in the budget data provided annually by the Secretary to the Department of Legislative Services.