DIRECTOR OF FAIR PRACTICES

The position will serve as the Director of Fair Practices. The incumbent will perform a variety of employee relations, personnel and administrative staff functions in support of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. These functions will include the following:

Investigating workplace complaints and discrimination claims; 

Working with appointing authority to address grievances at Step One;

Serving as EEO Officer and ADA Coordinator; 

Facilitating management's relationship with the employees' exclusive representatives (labor unions); 

Training agency employees in prevention of sexual harassment and other employee relations areas; and performing other personnel and administrative duties as assigned. 

Education:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Four years of experience in administrative or professional work focused primarily on implementing best practices in the fields of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fair Practices, Employee Relations and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 Street, Room 608 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 DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-260-6622 or 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.