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Executive Director Professional Design Boards

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 87253 - 137603

Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an Executive Director Professional Design Boards 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.

A resume may be attached as supplemental information; however only the information provided in the application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process.

This is a Management Services that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 S. Charles Street Baltimore Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Executive Director of the Professional Design Boards is responsible for the unit that overseesthe qualification examination licensing and regulation of approximately 40000 professionaldesign licensees and the board of pilots. Licensing and regulation of the boards is accomplishedin concert with the six boards comprised of industry members and consumer members.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Supervises a staff of seven employees when fully staffed and manages all functional activities related to investigative capacity while managing an annual budget in excess of $807000. Oversees the daily operation of the activities and related services of the boards. Provides direction for timely and effective processing of license applications license denials and reinstatements to ensure that only persons who meet the legal requirements are licensed. Refers questionable applications to the commissioner legal counsel and respective boards for guidance.
Directs the preparation of agendas minutes and related materials for distribution for each board meeting. Conducts and coordinates all work assignments provided by these boards. Informs the board of current issues and special interest subjects. Organizes and conducts educational seminars for the boards as established by their respective laws. Coordinates actionitems arising from board meetings with agency staff the attorney generals office and other Labor staff to ensure timely completion
Develops and disseminates updated board information to ensure effective communication with citizens licensees and professional organizations to include mailings and website posting of special notices state and federal laws regulations code of ethics public advocacy brochures press releases factsheets newsletters applications forms addition to public access to the online licensee database
Supervises the processing of license applications license denials and reinstatements to ensure that applications are processed in accordance with legal requirements and procedures set forth by the Annotated Code of Maryland Business Occupations Titleand the Department of Legislative Services auditors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: Two years of experience in one or more of the following: the supervision of 2 or more employees overseeing and coordinating general operations familiarity with special funds budgets and all personnel actions from recruitment to termination. Experience interpreting and applying State Government laws regulations policiesand procedures. Experience with process improvement. Experience managing issues related to licensing compliance and regulation.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience with the Professional Design Boards.

Experience with licensing (AS400 system)

Experience in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite including Excel

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether 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 competed in tis 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:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review services. This evaluation must be submitted 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

STATE OF MARYLAND 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.

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-

S. Charles Street 5th floor Suite 5000

Baltimore MD 21201

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

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