PROGRAM MANAGER I

This is a Management Service/Special Appointment position which serves "At the Will" of the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.

 

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

 

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

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Maryland State Police

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division

6855 Deerpath Road, Suite G

Elkridge, MD 21075

This position functions as the Director of the Information Systems Unit, Data Unit, Training Unit, Audit Compliance Enforcement Section (ACES) and the Division's Metrology Unit. This position is tasked with coordination of repairs and improvements for the 11 State highway Administration (SHA) owned truck weight and inspection stations located throughout the State, along with the leased Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) Headquarters office space in Elkridge, Maryland. Furthermore, this position coordinates, solicits and reviews proposals and applications to evaluate vendor viability and sole source criteria, when applicable. This includes contractors for repairs, procurement of goods and services and research when developing and assisting with the development of special projects. This position also reviews, authors and disseminates communication and intelligence products sourced internally and externally to provide updated information to law enforcement and allied stakeholders.

Manage repairs and improvements to the eleven truck weight and inspection stations (TWIS) facilities and the CVED HQ office space. This duty includes program planning and organization, status tracking, communication with internal and external stakeholders, technical assistance and perpetual program evaluation. Task execution requires contact with staff from the Facilities Management Division (FMD) and State Highway Administration (SHA) Motor Carrier Division while maintaining communication with internal and external customers.

Develop and evaluate resources and informational sources to compile reliable communication bulletins and products. These include law enforcement bulletins, training notices, officer safety information and notable achievements and incidents on behalf of CVED personnel. This includes a daily electronic newsletter that apprises internal and external customers and partners of notable incidents while continuing to build relationships.

Direct and coordinate all activities related to the Audit Compliance Enforcement Section including the Compliance Investigation / New Entrant Safety and Preventative Maintenance Programs.

Participate in interview boards for CVED civilian positions.

Serve as the legislative liaison for the CVED of the Maryland State Police to the Department's Government Affairs Office during the legislative session.

Other duties as assigned by Command or Executive Staff.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience leading a team, working with executive management of an organization and managing multiple concurrent projects.

Note: Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

1. Project management experience

2. Strong written and verbal communication skills

3. Motor vehicle carrier experience involving an Audit Compliance Enforcement Section (ACES) and comprehensive investigations with motor carriers and regulators.

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.

In accordance with Section 15 (b) (4) of the Department of State Police Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: William Boniarski

william.boniarski@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.