ADMINISTRATOR II - REPOST

This is a Repost - Prior Applicants Need Not Apply

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The Administrator II position functions as an EEO Officer/LEP Specialist/ADA Specialist. This position will provide assistance to the Office of Fair Practices in investigating complaints of discrimination and unfair work issues. This position will also mediate conferences, and convene training.

The position will be responsible for the following equal employment opportunity and equal access programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state equal employment opportunity regulations, practices and policies:

Equal Employment Opportunity/Fair Practices -
1. Investigate employee allegations of unfair employment practices, discrimination and sexual harassment, summarize findings and make recommendations to management.
2. Compose written reports with findings, summary, conclusion and recommendations specifically related to the allegation(s).
3. Respond to on behalf of DJS to enforcement commissions related to discrimination complaints.
4. Prepare and deliver Equal Employment Opportunity/Fair Practices Training to staff.
5. Convene meetings to mediate and resolve complaints and issues at the lowest possible level.
6. Respond to all inquiries pertaining to the procedures involved in filing a complaints, the status of a case and inquiries regarding the processes, procedures, policies and laws specifically related to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Implementation of Accessibility for Youth with Hearing Impairment -
1. Recommend and approve “reasonable accommodations” requests for employees, youth, applicants with disabilities
2 Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement related to youth with hearing impairments.
3. Prepare and deliver ADA training to all DJS staff
4. Assists staff who are unable to perform the essential functions of their jobs in finding alternative options for employment
5. Monitor activities of ADA Coordinators at each DJS facility and office.

Limited English Proficiency -
1. Oversee and monitor throughout DJS Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and language tasks such as on-site interpretations, telephonic interpretations and written translations.
2. Deliver training on the LEP plan and DJS policies.
3. Review policies and procedures related to LEP to ensure DJS is within federal and state guidelines regarding providing equal access to DJS clients.
4. Monitor language services expenditures to include developing statistical reports on language services expenditures.
5. Assist staff in obtaining language services delivered at facilities and offices.
6. Monitor activities of the LEP Coordinator at each DJS facility and office.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.


3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

At least one year of the required experience must be implementing an Equal Employment Opportunity program in employment or equal access program and ensuring adherence to fair practices standards.

1. At least three years experience conducting EEO complaint related investigations
2. At least two years experience implementing a Limited English Proficiency program that ensures clients receive language services and equal access to programs and service.
3. More than one year experience applying the individualized assessment process under American Disabilities Act (ADA)
4. Knowledge of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

Please be sure you complete the Supplemental Questionnaire to address the preferred qualifications.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Qualified, Better Qualified, or Best Qualified. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one year. This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.
If you have completed education outside the US, you will need to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to hire.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. A paper application may be mailed to the address below or faxed to the fax number below. If you choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application or paper application. Applications must be received by the closing date no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment and Examination Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: Linda Padgett
Fax Number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other state agencies.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

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

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.