Introduction
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) is the agency
responsible for enforcement of anti-discrimination and civil rights laws for
the State of Maryland. MCCR is charged
with investigating and administratively processing complaints that allege
discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and the State’s
commercial non-discrimination policy.
GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to implement State Government Title 20 and the Commission’s Rules of Procedure through assignments of a variety of Agency functions. The person in this position serves as an Investigator of discrimination complaints; case processing specialist in investigations; intake officer in the main office; and community outreach/public information specialist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of administrative staff work experience.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in General Legal and Administrative classifications or General Legal and Administrative specialty codes in the Legal field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Legal/Court Room Proceedings
experience
Alternative Dispute
Resolution experience
Experience with
Accessibility Issues
Experience in Housing
Discrimination Issues
Undergraduate or
Graduate Degree with legal course work in Civil Rights, Housing Discrimination,
Americans with Disabilities Act, and Equal Employment Law
Proficiency in Spanish
Legal writing
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 to show that
you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. You must meet the
minimum qualifications to be considered. For education obtained outside
the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a
foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. All
information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing
date. We will not consider information submitted after this
date. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment
application. 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
examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and
experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the
requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental
questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the
rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and
accurate information on your application.
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
The
online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to
apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental
questionnaire to:
Department
of Budget and Management
Recruitment
and Examination Division
301
W. Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore,
MD 21201
All
mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must
be received by the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of
completing the application. If you have any questions concerning the
recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-4850.
As an
equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
People
with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We
thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to
apply.
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