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ADMINISTRATOR III

Workforce Program Manager

Recruitment #23-002588-0135

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Deputy Secretary for Support Services

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Link DJS youth to existing workforce development programs and create, implement, manage, and monitor programs aligned with the interests of DJS youth that offer career opportunities and living wages. Develop partnerships with the Maryland Departments of Labor and Service and Civic Innovation, the State and local Workforce Investment Boards, community-based organizations, community colleges, workforce development programs, other state and local agencies, and private employers.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Program Development

Develop and implement work experience, entrepreneurship, career/technical education, internship, apprenticeship, and career exploration opportunities for DJS youth in DJS-operated residential facilities and the community.

 

  • Internal and External Partnerships

Work in collaboration with DJS Residential and Community Services leadership and staff, Juvenile Service Education Program (JSEP) leadership, state and local agencies, workforce development programs and employers to create, implement, and monitor programs and opportunities for DJS youth across the state.

 

  • Program Administration

Determine and track youth outcomes, including work performance, job retention, skill development, and post-program placement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. 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 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 managing and monitoring workforce development programs serving justice-involved youth.
  • Experience working in the juvenile justice system.
  • Experience developing partnership with public and private entities.
  • Experience working directly with justice-involved youth and young adults.
  • Experience developing and implementing work experience, entrepreneurship, career/technical education, internship, apprenticeship, and career exploration opportunities.
  • At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 four 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

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD  21202

Attn:  Jakiraman Jones

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 the DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.careers@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 and people with disabilities 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.




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