Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
GRADE
State Salary Grade 21
Annual Salary Range: $64,565 - $84,198 (with progression to $103,661)
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education
Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This is a professional position providing leadership and support in the implementation of effective practices and federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that govern career and technical education (CTE) and is responsible for supporting (1) grants management (2) program implementation (3) career clusters management and (4) the implementation of Division priorities aimed at elevating CTE statewide.
POSITION DUTIES
The Career Programs and
Grants Specialist is responsible for providing leadership and technical
assistance to local school systems, community colleges, and other stakeholders
to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations associated
with career and technical education (CTE); includes managing federal Perkins
grants; supporting the development of CTE programs; monitoring the
implementation of CTE programs; providing technical assistance to grant
recipients; facilitating statewide meetings for local school systems, community
colleges, and industry representatives; and collaborating with representatives
from industry, higher education, and other groups to inform the continuous
improvement of CTE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Possession of a Master’s Degree or equivalent
36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of administrative or teaching experience
in, or affiliated with, an education program.
NOTES:
1. Two additional years of
experience directly related to the position option may be substituted for the
required Master’s Degree.
2. Possession of a Doctorate in
a field related to the position may be substituted for one year of the required
experience.
3. The required field of education
and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in
accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of
Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each
position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division
of Business Services of the Department of Education.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military
service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program
classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of
work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience with Career
and Technical Education - grants management, or state or local-level education
program administration.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
of laws, regulations, policies, and issues impacting career and technical
education (CTE); knowledge of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education
for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), Code of Maryland Regulation 13A.04.02,
Maryland CTE Four-Year State Plan, and Maryland Methods of Administration Plan;
knowledge of effective grant management practices; skill in organizing and
managing multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with a
variety of stakeholders; and ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
in making decisions.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
For
education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American
education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required
prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may
be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Proof of eligibility to work
in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and occasional travel
throughout the State are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or
experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or
termination of employment.
To apply for this position
online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or marylandpublicschools.org).
On-line applications (and resumes) are the required method for receiving your
application/attachments. Using this method will allow applicants to
access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify
that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the
recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and
provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy
the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See
Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application
will not be considered.
If you utilize fax or regular
mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit
these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the
attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on
each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the
attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment
Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application
for – Education Program Specialist I, Career Programs and Grants
Specialist position #039557 (JobAps # 20-005055-0015) Mailing Address: Maryland
State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore
Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is
for Department of Education recruitment actions only.
If you have difficulty with
your user account or have general questions about this online application
system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment
and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.
For inquiries or an MSDE Application,
contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OHR/Employment.aspx.
Appropriate accommodations
for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
