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Assistant Project Manager and Data Analyst

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

Recruitment #24-002247-0053

Introduction

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy serves as a coordinating office that advises the Governor on criminal justice strategies. The office plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and juvenile delinquency, and serve victims.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Gov. Ofc. of Crime Prevention and Policy

100 Community Place

Crownsville, MD 21032

Main Purpose of Job

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging Practices by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to various aspects of juvenile services programs in the state of Maryland. Additionally, this role will support the Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission by coordinating activities related to the development of education-focused policies to reduce recidivism and increase public safety among adult offenders. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to using data to drive decision-making and improve outcomes for youth involved in the justice system.

 

***This is a contractual position with limited benefits***

POSITION DUTIES

Plan and conduct studies and analyses of programs, organizations, procedures, or systems related to juvenile services and education for justice-impacted people.

Formulate final reports and effective recommendations based on analyses conducted, providing insights to enhance program effectiveness.

Prepare management tools such as procedural manuals, statistical reports, and organization charts.

Participate in formulating, establishing, or modifying program goals and objectives by analyzing alternatives, trends, available resources, and projected program needs.

Participate in the program planning process by developing forecasts, proposals, or procedures for growth and expansion.

Confer with other administrative officials, program heads, and staff specialists to exchange information, interpret policies, or offer recommendations.

Advise departmental officials regarding administrative practices, procedures, or policies related to juvenile services and education for justice-impacted people.

Coordinate inter-agency transactions and provide liaison with officials in other agencies in the State legislature, the federal government, private industry, or local government.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Three 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 two years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who have one or more of the following:  

One year experience working in a criminal justice or public safety field.

Experience in gathering, writing and presenting data to a wide audience.

Experience performing communications and public relations duties, with the ability to navigate social media.

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. 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency and have a current employment contract of 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) will be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. View rates on the Department of Budget & Management website, State Employees, Health Benefits, Contractual/Variable rates.

 

Leave

Paid leave will accrue at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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.




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