Director of Immigrant Affairs

The position will serve as the State’s Director of the Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. The Director will manage the operation of the Office and establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient operation of the office. The Director will adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle. Subject to the provisions of the subtitle the Director may establish, reorganize, or consolidate areas of responsibility in the Office of Immigrant Affairs as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the Director.

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100 Community Place, Crownsville

General Purpose: Advise the Governor or the Governor’s designee on all matters assigned to the Office and carry out the Administration’s policies on matters assigned to the Office. Manage the operation of the Office and establish guidelines and procedures to promote and support the needs of the immigrant community. Establish a network of neighborhood-based opportunity centers that provide immigration services to immigrants. Increase access to ESOL programs. Assist Immigrants in matters relating to immigration status, including assisting with the naturalization process and applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent  
• At least 3 years of experience in immigration services as an executive or similar role, preferably in a government setting
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
• Bi-lingual/multilingual 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in multiple languages 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters  
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed 
• Reliable transportation

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 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.

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.