Program Manager for EEO/ ADA Programs (PROGRAM MANAGER III)

Introduction

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!\r\nThe 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 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0021

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position functions as an Assistant\r\nDirector overseeing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment\r\nOpportunity (EEO) programs within the Office of Fair Practices & Inclusion\r\n(OFPI). This position oversees and delivers ADA training to employees,\r\nsupervisors, and management, providing guidance on legal and statutory\r\nrequirements related to employment matters, reasonable accommodations, and\r\ncompliance.\r\n�\r\nJob Duties Include:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Supporting the Executive Director\r\n of the Office of Fair Practices and Inclusion in coordination and operational\r\n needs regarding EEO/ADA policy, procedure, training, and responses to complex\r\n EEO/ADA issues.\r\n Providing guidance to DPSCS\r\n leadership regarding EEO/ADA policies and procedure.\r\n Leading cross-divisional work\r\n groups as needed to effectively deploy EEO/ADA programs.\r\n Developing policies and procedures\r\n regarding religious and medically related accommodations.\r\n Researching and developing\r\n solutions for legal or policy challenges related to equal employment\r\n opportunity and/or medical accommodations for the Executive Director’s\r\n consideration.\r\n Developing and maintaining systems\r\n for data analytics, reporting, document preservation, and confidentiality.\r\n Reviewing all final ADA\r\n communications to employees in coordination with the Executive Director\r\n Reviewing external EEO complaints\r\n pertaining to EEO law or policy\r\n Supervising\r\n the operational aspects of the unit and assessing resources, budget, and other\r\n operational needs\r\n Managing the\r\n flow of cases between OFPI/ADA, HR, and Occupational Safety Teams\r\n Conducting\r\n legal research and drafting memoranda of law for consideration by the unit’s\r\n Executive Director on challenging/ complex ADA cases or\r\n policy considerations\r\n Responsible\r\n for administrative legal complaints filed with the US Equal Employment\r\n Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights\r\n Training and mentoring new ADA\r\n specialists, interns, and partners\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.\r\nEducation: A\r\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.\r\nExperience: Five\r\n(5) years of professional experience in ADA/EEO employment compliance,\r\nincluding administration of the interactive process, reasonable accommodation,\r\ncompliance activities, and providing guidance and training on\r\ndisability-related employment laws and requirements.\r\n�\r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of\r\na Master's degree from an accredited college or university for two years of the\r\nrequired experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of\r\na Juris Doctor for four years of the required experience.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualifications.�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an\r\naccredited law school. \r\n2. Professional experience conducting legal\r\nresearch and analysis.\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of\r\na completed application. Please make sure that you\r\nprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as\r\nBest Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible\r\n(employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate\r\ninformation on your application. Please report all experience and\r\neducation that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

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.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to kimberly.banks@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.\r\nIf 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 Kimberly.Banks@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.\r\n\r\n\r\nKimberly Banks\r\nkimberly.banks@maryland.gov�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n