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Executive Director
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 81750 - 128924
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Executive Director position within the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. As a member of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Team you can build a fulfilling career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental converge paid time off (vacation and sick leave) participation in the State pension plan supplemental retirement options and membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
Resumes are accepted as additional information however the application will be rejected unless it is not completed.
This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
100 S. Charles Street Baltimore Maryland 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The main purposes of this position are to enforce the regulations of the State AthleticCommission to administer the office of the Commission and to manage staff at Commissionsanctioned events. All purposes are directly linked to working to protect the safety of allcompeting contestants and to reflecting fairness and equity in all decisions rendered by theCommission.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- At Commission-sanctioned combative sports events: Supervise a staff of up to approximately 25 individuals -- including referees judges physicians and inspectors; enforce regulations; oversee contests; compile official data; respond to medical issues; and schedule and manage medical examinations and drug testing for contestants. Review certify and approve the issuance of licenses; and serve as the official custodian of records for the Commission.
- Convey and exchange information and critical data with licensees via the telephone e-mail U.S. mail and facsimile to enforce the regulations of the commission; prepare all required documents in preparation for the regulation of commission-sanctioned combative sports events; administrate the day-to-day management of the office; and serve as the principal liaison for all business negotiations with promoters involved in boxing MMA and wrestling who are desirous of potentially doing business in and holding events in the State of Maryland.
- Supervise the fiscal management of the Commission on a daily basis; supervise the preparation of the Commission budget for the review and approval of the Commissioner of O&P; devise and implement fiscal and administrative changes to promote efficiency and to reduce Commission costs; and account for all monies received by and expended by the Commission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors Degree
Experience: Five years of customer service experience in administrative staff or professional work
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 supervisionExperience overseeing and coordinating general operations
Experience with special funds budgets and all personnel actions fromrecruitment to termination
Experience interpreting and applying State Government laws regulations policiesand procedures
Experience with combative sports such as boxing and wrestling MMA Muay Thai
Experience with AS400 Licensing system Google and Microsoftsuites
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 year.
Resumes are acceptable as additional information only; however the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection.
All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma transcript certificate etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
Education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. For further information you may call International Consultants of Delaware 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 recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately listing all relevant education and experience addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma transcript certification license etc.). Please include clear detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications desired and/or selective qualifications of the position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However if you are unable to apply online or having difficulty with your login or password please contact DBMs Helpdesk directly at (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily except for holidays and weekends). After business hours please submit an email request to If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking a veterans preference please submit a copy of your DD-214.
The paper application must be received by 5 pm close 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/ Office of Administration
Attn: Donna L. Watson 26-
100 S. Charles Street 5th Floor
Baltimore MD 21201
For additional information please contact Donna L. Watson at or via email
The MD State Application Form can be found online
Maryland 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.
Required Experience:
Director
