ADMINISTRATOR I

The Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) is the Governor’s chief strategy and policy-making body for workforce development in Maryland. The GWDB engages business, labor, education, community and government leaders to collaborate on business-led workforce approaches that advance Maryland’s economic competitiveness and provide access to pathways to work, wages and wealth to all Marylanders. Pursuant to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (“the Blueprint”) law, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee was established as a unit within the GWDB in 2022. The CTE Committee’s purpose is to build an integrated, globally competitive framework for providing CTE to Maryland students in public school, institutions of postsecondary education, and the workforce.

Project manage deliverables and assist in the facilitation of meetings.

· Develop and maintain project work plan(s) for specific responsibilities of the CTE Committee. Ensure timely execution of projects through realistic timelines, facilitating next steps, identifying changes, addressing challenges, and reporting on project status when applicable.

· Meeting coordination, content development, and execution of meetings (both in-person and hybrid using Zoom or Google Meets) for the CTE Committee quarterly public meetings, and any related subcommittees, preparation of meetings with CTE Committee members or special presenters, or ad hoc special meetings. 

· Prepare information in response to any inquiries, including those from the GWDB, CTE Committee, Accountability and Implementation Board, and other entities.

· Facilitate and review work on various projects or assignments with contractual vendors and/or staff.

Develop, draft, and review plans, annual reports, legislative responses, and policy issuances. This is inclusive of items relating to innovative practices in CTE, Registered Apprenticeships for high school students, industry-recognized credentials, career counseling, and monitoring visits.

· Draft various written materials, including policies, implementation plans, statutorily required reports, guidance, meeting agendas, presentations, and FAQs.

· Review reports and plans from various entities, including Local Education Agencies, Maryland State Department of Education, Accountability and Implementation Board, Local Workforce Development Boards.

· Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as departmental and programmatic regulations and policies. 

· During the Maryland legislative session, draft responses to bills impacting the CTE Committee and track bills as they move through session

Partnership and support for implementing the Blueprint’s career counseling program. Provide support with strategic planning, research, and development of technical assistance for implementation of the Blueprint’s new program to expand career counseling to every public middle and high school in the state.

Identify, establish and maintain effective, efficient and productive working relationships with various partners. An essential component of the GWDB and CTE Committee is to develop programming in close partnership with the private sector, in conjunction with State Agencies, workforce partners, and school districts. This position will need to work closely with employers, industry associations, nonprofits, apprenticeship sponsors, school districts, and State Agencies to effectively communicate and translate CTE and workforce needs across multiple audiences. This position will assist in communicating between multiple entities to ensure alignment across the state.

· Provide technical assistance and disseminate best practices to various partners.

· Coordinate outreach and education on behalf of the CTE Committee in providing technical assistance, when applicable.

Additional duties as assigned. This position will provide assistance on various duties that may be required for the effective operation of the GWDB and CTE Committee. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to, administrative functions and review of grant opportunities.

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

Experience: Four 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 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.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

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.

Resumes are acceptable as additional information; however, the application must be completed or it will be subject to rejection.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

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

Department of Labor Office of Human Resources

Attn: Brittany Small  24-002586-0091

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101

Baltimore, MD 21201

For additional information, please contact Brittany Small at Brittany.small@maryland.gov.

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Department of Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.