Introduction
**This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who previously applied, do not need to reapply.**
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 of MD Salary Grade 23
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore
MD
Main Purpose of Job
This is a contractual professional position that manages & directs the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 - Child Care Stabilization and Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) grant implementation within the Department; coordinates, logistics monitors the implementation of Scope of Work, and communicatee engagement; submits required reports & issues implementation according to established timelines.
POSITION DUTIES
Provides
leadership to manage the execution of the ARPA Child care Stabilization and CCDF grant efforts associated with the
Department’s projects; develops and manages processes & procedures to
standardize project management practices throughout the Division; supports the
management team’s effort to include project plan, scope management, resource
management, time management, communications, procurement, user training &
project delivery; oversees contractor selection tasks; conducts quality
assurance reviews of contractor outputs; ensures that grant related projects
conform to Maryland Statutes and regulations; manages and monitors the implementation of the sub-grants
awarded to the LEAs and other entities; monitors the implementation of the grant agreements and Scope of Work; provides technical assistance
to appropriate personnel and sub grantees in developing and implementing their
grants; communicates regularly with Branch Chiefs, Assistant Superintendent and other senior staff regarding the implementation
of the grant including reporting on project progress, scope changes, resource
allocation, issues, risks & any other matters affecting the success of the
grant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood
Education, Education Administration, Project Management, Public Administration,
Business Administration, or other related field.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of senior level management and
leadership experience in Early Childhood program management, grant and fiscal
management or a related field.
NOTE: Two additional years of experience as defined may
substitute for the Master’s Degree.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants
must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear
and specific information on your application regarding your
qualifications.
1 year of Grant Management Experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference
will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.
- Experience with Federal grants
- Management/Supervisory experience
- Working with diverse stakeholders
- State or Federal work experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are subject
to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family
Law Article, Section 5. Employees in this classification are subject
to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations
06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Person appointed to position in
this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a
motor vehicle including a car, five-passenger van, and a 12-passenger van.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle
operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland, and their driving records
will be subject to investigation.
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. The selected
candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check as the final
step in the selection process.
Please do not put "See
Resume" in the job duties section of your application and or supplemental
questionnaire. Your application will be considered incomplete. Incomplete
applications will not be considered. Only solicited materials will be accepted
for this recruitment
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications
are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please
send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:
Maryland State Department of
Education
Office of Human Resources C/o
Marcia Cooper-Stokes
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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. Please DO NOT submit any unsolicited materials and/ or
documents. 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 Manager I (JobAps#: 21-005058-0002). 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
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.
Appropriate accommodations for
individuals with disabilities are available upon request. As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We
thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to
apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
