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nations; and operates a First Aid Unit for employ-
ees in the Baltimore State Office Building.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Gary C. Abrams, Assistant Secretary
Telephone: 383-6364

The Assistant Secretary of Management Services
is responsible for two divisions: Recruitment and
Examination, and Salary Administration and Posi-
tion Classification.

RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION
DIVISION

Nelson L. Sutton III, Director
Public Information: 383^661
383^614
383^676

The Recruitment and Examination Division re-
cruits, accepts applications, tests candidates, and
issues eligible lists for State Merit System positions.
General information concerning Maryland State
employment opportunities and applications may be
obtained by calling the Division.

SALARY ADMINISTRATION AND
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
DIVISION

Anne Hearn, Director Telephone: 383—4643

The Division determines the appropriate classifi-
cation for all State positions under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary of Personnel, conducts job analy-
sis of individual positions, and systematically
maintains the classification plan. It also conducts
the Annual Salary Review process, develops salary
and benefits data and costs for pay recommenda-
tions, maintains the State Salary Plan, and recom-
mends emergency salary actions.

EMPLOYEE SERVICES

William J. Smearman, Assistant Secretary
Telephone: 383-6927

The Assistant Secretary of Employee Services is
responsible for three Divisions: Employer-Employ-
ee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, and
Employee Development.

EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
DIVISION

Charles R. Hennick, Director
Telephone: 383-4658

The Employer-Employee Relations Division
provides for the conduct of administrative hearings
regarding employee grievances and disciplinary
actions, and provides training and technical assis-
tance to operating agencies. Major functions are
first, to increase the effectiveness of the dispute
resolution machinery for all State agencies, and
second, to improve management competence at all
levels of State government in areas of employer-
employee relations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY DIVISION

Walter M. Dickerson, Director
Telephone: 383-4671

The Equal Employment Opportunity Division
initiates, monitors, and maintains a Statewide
program in equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action. The Division also is responsible
for investigating and settling charges brought un-
der the Employee Disclosure and Confidentiality
Protection Act (Chapter 850, Acts of 1980).

The goals of the Division are twofold. Within the
State Merit System, the Division implements an
effective employment system to assure a work force
that reflects the available civilian labor force in the
State. The Division also protects the rights of
employees who direct attention to instances of
alleged mismanagement and improprieties commit-
ted by officials in Maryland State employment.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION

Wylie A. Campbell, Jr., Director
Telephone: 659-6417

The Employee Development Division provides
comprehensive training and development activities
for State employees to increase their efficiency and
productivity. The Division's programs are adminis-
tered by two specialized cost-reimbursable training
units—the Management Development Center and
the Clerical Training Institute—and two other
units—Special Projects and Employee Assistance.
Additionally, the State's Health Insurance Pro-
gram is a function of this Division.

SOCIAL SECURITY DIVISION

William A. Goldsborough, Director
Telephone: 383-2400

The Social Security Division is charged with the
administration of Section 218 of the federal Social
Security Act in accordance with the State's agree-