Introduction
The Maryland Department Labor (MD Labor) Occupational and Professional Licensing is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Program Manager II. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year after the closing date of the announcement.
Resumes may be submitted as supplemental information; however all sections of the application must be completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This position is Management Service and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
100 S. Charles Street Baltimore Md 21120
Main Purpose of Job
This position is going to be a liaison between the Office of the Secretary of Labor The Office of the Governor of Maryland and the boards & Commissions for the Occupational and Professional Licensing Division. There are 21 Boards and Commissions and 173 appointed positions for these boards and commissions. this position will make recommendations and decisions in the nomination process for the Boards and Commissions. Continually review updates to any applicable statutes and regulations and provide management support and guidance of any changes in the regulatory and legislative process. Verify that each licensing unit is in strict compliance with all applicable statues and regulations.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties may include but are not limited to:- This position will review the statutory and the regulatory processes for all 21 boards and commissions. Review the licensing fee and any changes that is necessary per the Maryland Business Regulations In addition this position will implement policies and procedures as necessary to make sure all the executive directors are in compliance with their regulatory or statutory changes for their boards in a timely manner. This position will also serve as the acting Executive Director in case of a vacancy or vacation in any board The position will work with all Executive Directors from different boards and review their process to guide them and be involved in all the legal issues regarding complaints and provide guidance and help wherever necessary. Will assist with the process of filing the vacancies in the boards by making recommendations for the candidate appointment of the boards to Commissioner.
- Assist the board counsel in drafting legislative and regulatory proposals to establish and clarify board laws in accordance with administrative policies guidelines and approval
- Develops designs and introduces cost-effective technical improvements and automation within the agency. Assesses and determine practicability of current systems. Constructs programs and processes using modern office productivity software. Collaborates with IT team to create automated systems and procedures to achieve business goals in an efficient way
- Prepares various statistical annual and special reports for review as required by the administration and General Assembly
- Drafts correspondence in response to citizens legislators or external organizations for signature of the commissioner secretary or governor.
- Coordinates responses to request for information from legislators the media citizens and the industry to ensure responsiveness accuracy and conformity with the Maryland Public Information Act
- Completes assignments from the Office of the Commissioner and the Office of the Secretary
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree
Experience:Twoyears of Maryland General Assembly experience and one year of experience managing a governmentprogram or other organizational program and one year of experience developing and drafting regulatoryproposals to establish and clarify board laws in accordance with administrative policies guidelines and approvals.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess thefollowing. Include clear and specific information on your application regardingthe qualification(s).
Experience interpreting and applying State Government laws regulations policies and procedures.
Experience with process improvement.
Experience managing issues related to licensing compliance and regulation
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against filesmaintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance(LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as aresult of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact onwhether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one information concerning the qualifications including any requireddocumentation (diploma transcript certificate etc.) must be submitted andreceived by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not beconsidered.
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by anapproved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior tohire. For further information you may call International Consultants ofDelaware Inc. or World Education Services Inc. 1-or .
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
The examination for this recruitmentwill be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on yourapplication. Therefore it is essential that the application is filled outcompletely and accurately listing all relevant education and experienceaddressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any requireddocumentation (diploma transcript certification license etc.). Pleaseinclude clear detailed and specific information on your application regardingexperience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications desiredand/or selective qualifications of the candidates will be placedon the certified list categorized as Best Qualified Better Qualified orQualified. The certified list will be used by LABOR for a period of one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However if you areunable to apply online or are having difficulty with your login or password please contact DBMs Helpdesk directly at (8:00am to 5:00pm daily except for holiday and weekends). After business hours please email request to If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optionaldocumentation you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure toinclude your name identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement numberon any documentation to ensure timely thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veterans preference please submit a copy of your DD-214.
The paper application must be received by 5pmclose of business on the closing date for the recruitment; no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor
Attn: Donna L. Watson 25-
100 S. Charles Street 5th Floor
Baltimore MD 21201
The MD State Application Form can be found online
Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities services and facilities without regard to race religion color sex age national origin or ancestry marital status parental status sexual orientation disability or veteran status.