PROGRAM MANAGER II (Deputy Director, Office of the Department Prosecutor)

Introduction

This is a�Management Service�position\r\nfor the�Deputy Director, Office of the Department Prosecutor,\r\nMaryland State Police�and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing\r\nAuthority.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is important that all experience be fully documented.\r\nFailure to�ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND\r\nACCURATELY�may cause the candidate to be rejected.\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n�\r\n➢�The application is\r\npart of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility\r\nto participate in the next phase of the selection process.\r\n➢�Clearly describe\r\nyour qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training,\r\nexperience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\n➢�Do not leave any\r\nanswer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\r\n➢�Although you may\r\nattach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute\r\nfor completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result\r\nin disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history\r\nor responses to supplemental questions.\r\n➢�Failure to comply\r\nwith these instructions may result in disqualification.\r\n➢�Read the Job\r\nAnnouncement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental\r\nquestions, and final filing dates.\r\n

GRADE

STD0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police\r\nOffice of the Department\r\nProsecutor\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The position functions as the Deputy Director of the Office of the Department Prosecutor, with the responsibility of assisting and supporting the Director, and assuming the role and responsibility of the Director of the Office of the Department Prosecutor in the Director's absence. The position is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of the Department Prosecutor Section, which handles all civilian and sworn disciplinary matters, grievance matters, and represents the Department at proceedings before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This includes prosecuting disciplinary hearing boards; conducting plea negotiations; and serving as the Department's representative presenting emergency suspension matters. The unit will handle all civilian and sworn grievance matters and serve as the Department's representative for administrative hearings relating to issues arising through the Licensing Division and the Automotive Safety Enforcement Division (ASED).

POSITION DUTIES

Review and prepare\r\nsworn disciplinary cases for potential settlement or prosecution at trial board\r\nhearings. Prepare settlement agreements. Present the Department's case at trial\r\nboard hearings.\r\n�\r\nAssist in overseeing\r\nthe daily operations of the Office of the Department Prosecutor. The unit\r\nhandles all civilian misconduct investigations and civilian and sworn\r\ndisciplinary matters, civilian and sworn grievance matters, emergency\r\nsuspensions, represents the Department at various proceedings before the office\r\nof Administrative Hearings, acts as a liaison to the Administrative Charging\r\nCommittee, and litigates all trial board proceedings. Assume the role and\r\nresponsibilities of the Director, as necessary.\r\n�\r\nServes as an\r\nAppointing Authority and administers the delegation of authority process for\r\ncivilian disciplinary actions. Oversees civilian investigations, recommends\r\ndiscipline as needed, and prepares cases for mitigation meetings and appeals.\r\n�\r\nOther duties as\r\nassigned by Command or the Director.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Juris\r\nDoctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.\r\n�\r\nExperience: Applicant\r\nmust have a minimum of three (3) years trial experience.\r\n�\r\nNote: Applicant must\r\nalso be a member in good standing of the Maryland State Bar.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred\r\nQualifications:\r\n�\r\n1. Management and/or\r\nsupervisory experience.\r\n�\r\n2. Experience working\r\nwith/in Law Enforcement at the Local, County, State or Federal levels of\r\ngovernment.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties\r\nwhich require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties\r\nwill be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the\r\nState of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public\r\nSafety Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject\r\nto an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal\r\nbackground investigation, to include a polygraph examination, before permanent\r\nappointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of\r\nthe candidate.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a\r\nreview of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will\r\nbe placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or\r\nQUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year\r\nfrom the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to\r\nselect the individual to fill the vacancy.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.\r\nYou may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may\r\nbe based on your application. Report all experience and education that is\r\nrelated to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and\r\nwill be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph\r\nexamination and substance abuse testing.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are\r\nlimited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those\r\napplying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and\r\ngraduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online,\r\nyou may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can\r\nbe found online.\r\n*If you have any questions\r\nabout this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at\r\n410-653-4329.\r\n*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay\r\n*We thank our Veterans for\r\ntheir service to our country and encourage them to apply\r\n*As an�equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity\r\n*Bilingual applicants and\r\npeople with disabilities are encouraged to apply\r\n�\r\nCompleted applications,\r\nrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\nMaryland State Police\r\nHuman Resources Division\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\nATTN: William Boniarski\r\nwilliam.boniarski@maryland.gov\r\nIt is the policy of the\r\nMaryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws\r\nprohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment\r\nopportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to\r\nage, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information,\r\nmarital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious\r\naffiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected\r\nstatus.\r\n