Program Manager for EEOADA Programs

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore MD 21215

This position functions as an AssistantDirector overseeing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal EmploymentOpportunity (EEO) programs within the Office of Fair Practices & Inclusion(OFPI). This position oversees and delivers ADA training to employeessupervisors and management providing guidance on legal and statutoryrequirements related to employment matters reasonable accommodations andcompliance.

Job Duties Include:

• Supporting the Executive Director of the Office of Fair Practices and Inclusion in coordination and operational needs regarding EEO/ADA policy procedure training and responses to complex EEO/ADA issues.
• Providing guidance to DPSCS leadership regarding EEO/ADA policies and procedure.
• Leading cross-divisional work groups as needed to effectively deploy EEO/ADA programs.
• Developing policies and procedures regarding religious and medically related accommodations.
• Researching and developing solutions for legal or policy challenges related to equal employment opportunity and/or medical accommodations for the Executive Directors consideration.
• Developing and maintaining systems for data analytics reporting document preservation and confidentiality.
• Reviewing all final ADA communications to employees in coordination with the Executive Director
• Reviewing external EEO complaints pertaining to EEO law or policy
• Supervising the operational aspects of the unit and assessing resources budget and other operational needs
• Managing the flow of cases between OFPI/ADA HR and Occupational Safety Teams
• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda of law for consideration by the units Executive Director on challenging/ complex ADA cases or policy considerations
• Responsible for administrative legal complaints filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
• Training and mentoring new ADA specialists interns and partners

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: ABachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five(5) years of professional experience in ADA/EEO employment complianceincluding administration of the interactive process reasonable accommodationcompliance activities and providing guidance and training ondisability-related employment laws and requirements.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession ofa Masters degree from an accredited college or university for two years of therequired experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession ofa Juris Doctor for four years of the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from anaccredited law school.

2. Professional experience conducting legalresearch and analysis.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu ofa completed application. Please make sure that youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked asBest Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible(employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of theposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your application. Please report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division at .

Kimberly Banks

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.