ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER IV

This is a Management Service position for the Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Department of Maryland State Police and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

 

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

22

Maryland State Police

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

This position serves as the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). This position is designated as the MDSP Fair Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer pursuant to State Personnel and Pensions § 5-207. This position reports directly to the Superintendent and is responsible for implementing the State of Maryland government’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program within MDSP. This position investigates and resolves applicable complaints, monitors all personnel actions to ensure compliance with State and federal law as well as the Governor’s Code on Fair Practices. The incumbent of this position coordinates and supervises the activities of equal employment opportunity officers and must exhibit a high level of discretion and integrity due to the degree of confidentiality and sensitive nature of EEO matters handled by this specific office.

Serves as the Department of State Police Fair Practices Officer and responsible for:          (1) implementing the Maryland government’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program within the department;          (2) investigating and, as appropriate, resolving complaints filed under State Personnel and Pensions § 5–211; and          (3) supervising and coordinating activities of equal employment opportunity officers in the department.

Serves as the Department of State Police Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and responsible for:          (1) Monitoring all personnel actions adopted by the department;          (2) Attesting that the department’s procedures, when taking personnel actions, are consistent with the Governor’s Code on Fair Practices, other State and federal equal employment opportunity laws;          (3)    Overseeing the Americans with Disabilities Act Program; and          (4) Performing any other duties required of an EEO Officer.    Serves as the Hearing Officer for the Maryland State Police Step Three Sworn Employee Grievance Process. Responsible for completing relevant due process procedures as outlined in department policy.  Responsible for ensuring and promoting a work environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by considering the standards, requirements and effect of a hierarchical organizational structure (chain of command) and implementing an accountable complaint and dispute resolution program, educating employees, training managers and supervisors, drafting policy recommendations, conducting audits and quality assurance reviews, and advancing diversity and inclusion program development.

Responsible for reviewing policies and procedures for fairness in general and for compliance with State and federal fair employment practices specifically. Responsible for the preparation of statistical and analytical reports, internal and external, relating to DSP employment fair practices and equal employment opportunity performance.    Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or the Superintendent’s Chief of Staff.

Selective Qualification: Working knowledge and experience of civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in military or law enforcement employment and the case law trends related to these provisions.

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.

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4329.

*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay

*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply

*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 encouraged to apply

 

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

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: William Boniarski

william.boniarski@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.