DEPUTY SECRETARY OF SUPPORT SERVICES (DEP SECY DEPT JUVENILE SERVICES)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Political Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\n\r\nA resume and cover letter must accompany your application and be uploaded as a single PDF document.\r\n\r\n\r\nJoin an agency where your leadership creates transformative opportunities for both staff and youth. We are a forward-thinking executive team committed to systemic change, providing an unparalleled opportunity to shape an agency that views justice as a bridge to success. By aligning our support services with the strengths of our youth, we are building safer communities through innovation, equity, and a relentless focus on creating pathways to lasting stability and growth.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is an executive agency whose primary task is to support young people involved in the juvenile justice system. By law, the Department of Juvenile Services is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.\r\n

GRADE

9908 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E. Redwood St. Baltimore, MD 21202\r\n(Baltimore City)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Deputy Secretary of Support Services is an executive strategic leadership position responsible for the backbone of the Department’s operations. This role ensures that the agency’s administrative, financial, and technological infrastructure is robust, compliant, and directly aligned with the mission of supporting youth and staff.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position oversees a broad portfolio including Human Resources, Information Technology, Fiscal Services, Procurement, and Capital Projects. The Deputy Secretary ensures that the agency has the talent, tools, and facilities necessary to provide high-quality care and rehabilitative services.\r\n\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities:\r\n\r\n\r\n Human Resources & Talent Management: Oversees recruitment, retention, and hiring strategies to build a diverse and skilled workforce; serves as the primary liaison for union relations and labor management.\r\n Information Technology (IT): Directs the department’s IT strategy, overseeing the development of complex IT projects and ensuring frontline staff have access to modern technology that enhances their ability to serve youth effectively.\r\n Fiscal Services & Budgeting: Manages the department’s multi-million dollar budget, including development, execution of financial requirements, and comprehensive contract management.\r\n Procurement: Leads the Office of Procurement to ensure all vendor partnerships and service acquisitions follow state regulations and provide maximum value to agency operations.\r\n Capital Projects & Design: Oversees the Office of Design and Capital Projects, ensuring the Department’s physical infrastructure and facilities are safe, modern, and conducive to rehabilitation.\r\n Strategic Collaboration: Coordinates with other Departmental units, such as the Secretary’s Office and Residential Services and Community Operations, to ensure administrative functions are responsive to the needs of staff, young people, and families.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation: A\r\nBachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher\r\neducation.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:\r\nEight (8) years of experience in Executive Leadership or senior-level\r\nadministration. Five (5) years of this experience must include overseeing\r\nlarge-scale operations in areas such as HR, Finance, IT, or Procurement,\r\npreferably within a government or large non-profit sector.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nThe preferred candidate for this position\r\nwill possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Master’s Degree in Public\r\n Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related\r\n field;\r\n Demonstrable experience managing\r\n large-scale state or local government budgets and complex procurement\r\n processes;\r\n Proven track record of leading IT\r\n modernization efforts or implementing large-scale enterprise resource planning\r\n (ERP) systems;\r\n Significant experience in labor\r\n relations and navigating collective bargaining environments;\r\n Demonstrable evidence of\r\n developing organizational strategies and being accountable for measurable\r\n operational results.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education.�For education obtained outside the U.S.,�you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.��\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services�\r\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit�\r\n217 E. Redwood Street�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202�\r\nAttn:�Jeffrey Hughes, Director\r\nof Human Resources\r\nFax number 410-333-4188�\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nQuestions: Contact Jeffrey Hughes, Director of Human Resources\r\nat jeffreyg.hughes@maryland.gov\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS is an equal-opportunity employer\r\nand is committed to diversity in the workplace.\r\nCandidates with lived\r\nexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to\r\napply.\r\n