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!
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 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.
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.
GRADE
STD0021
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
POSITION DUTIES
This position functions as an Assistant Director overseeing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs within the Office of Fair Practices & Inclusion (OFPI). This position oversees and delivers ADA training to employees, supervisors, and management, providing guidance on legal and statutory requirements related to employment matters, reasonable accommodations, and compliance.
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 Director’s 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 unit’s 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
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.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in ADA/EEO employment compliance, including administration of the interactive process, reasonable accommodation, compliance activities, and providing guidance and training on disability-related employment laws and requirements.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor for four years of the required experience.
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.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Professional experience conducting legal research and analysis.
SELECTION PROCESS
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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 date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
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.
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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
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.
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 Kimberly.Banks@maryland.gov 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 410-585-3999.
Kimberly Banks
kimberly.banks@maryland.gov
If 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.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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 State's diversity.