# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 7. Employment in the State Personnel Management System

### Subtitle 2. Appointment in Skilled Service and Professional Service

#### Section 7-202

(a) When a skilled service or professional service position is to be filled, the unit shall complete a position selection plan for the position.

(b) A position selection plan shall contain the information about the position that the Secretary requires, including:

  (1) a position description described in Sec. 7-102 of this title;

  (2) the minimum qualifications for the class of the position and any selective qualifications required for appointment to the position;

  (3) any limitations on selection for the position, including those that limit consideration to:

    (i) current State or unit employees;

    (ii) current contractual employees;

    (iii) promotional candidates; or

    (iv) candidates indicating a willingness to work in a location; and

  (4) if applicants for the position are to be recruited, the:

    (i) location for submitting applications;

    (ii) manner for posting the position announcement in the unit;

    (iii) method and length of time for advertising the position;

    (iv) closing date to receive applications for the position;

    (v) plan of development of any selection test to be administered to qualified applicants; and

    (vi) duration of the list of eligibles that results from the recruitment.

(c) The appointing authority shall:

  (1) approve or disapprove each position selection plan;

  (2) authorize funding for approved plans; and

  (3) send a copy of an approved selection plan to the equal employment opportunity officer of the unit.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)