PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – July 10, 2015 – The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Paula Grover Gray to the position of director of the Calvert County Office of Personnel. Gray replaces Gail Davis Bourdon, who retired in June after 26 years of service.
Gray has worked for Calvert County Government for 35 years. Hired as an office machine operator with the then Department of Administration and Finance, she has moved up the ranks of the human resources and personal departments throughout her career. She has held the positions of personnel coordinator, personnel specialist and acting personnel director. For the last 15 years, Gray has served as the manager of the Office of Personnel.
Gray earned a bachelor’s degree in technology and management with a labor relations concentration. She was appointed by the BOCC to the Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) from 1981 to 1985 and to the Commission for Women from 1986 to 1989, serving as its chairperson in 1988. She has also served on the boards of directors for the Southern Maryland Community Network and for the Human Resource Association of Southern Maryland, where she also held positions as secretary, vice president and president.
A well-respected human resource professional in Southern Maryland, Gray is excited for her new opportunity. “I am committed to creating a workforce that is responsive to the needs of internal customers and the people of Calvert County,” she said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as personnel director and look forward to continuing the relationships I have developed over the years.”
The Calvert County Office of Personnel provides employment-related services to current employees, managers and the job-seeking public. The office provides information regarding employment opportunities and assists with obtaining county government employment. For more information about the Office of Personnel or Calvert County Government, call 410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243 or visit online at www.co.cal.md.us.