MANAGEMENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM CHIEF

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. �

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Provides support to the Executive Director of HRSD related to Employee Relations issues. Manages and directs the work of the Employee Relations Unit’s Hearing Officers, ensuring effective review and analyzing disciplinary recommendations and grievance appeals. Responsible for staffing and training the Employee Relations Unit, and for effective accurate interpretation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Duties include but are not limited to:�� Manage and direct the work of the Management Advocate Supervisor and Management Advocates I and II, ERU Hearing Officers� Review, evaluate and interpret departmental policies and procedures to provide advice and guidance to executives, administrators, directors and supervisors on all employee relations issues, complaints and appeals� Participate in settlement conferences at the Department of Budget and Management� Provide training to HR Officers, administrators, directors and supervisors on the interpretation and application of personnel law, regulation and policies as it relates to employee-employer relations issues, complaints and disciplinary actions Collaborate with the Executive Director and Deputy Director of HRSD to prepare responses to the Governor, DPSCS Secretary and Deputy Secretary, members of the legislature and other elected officials Support the Executive and Deputy Director of HRSD in gathering and preparing statistical information on Departmental terminations and other related data and justifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Six (6) years of professional experience in employment law, labor law, or human resources. Four (4) years must include employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law, with a primary focus on employee relations. Qualifying experience includes representing management before an administrative law judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings, or in a comparable forum, in grievance and disciplinary appeal proceedings, including termination cases. Notes: Candidates may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school for 4 years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 1. Current license to practice law before a State or Federal court 2. Litigation experience 3. Experience handling employee and labor grievances, including terminations and COBRA

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.

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

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year� Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child� Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to Brittney.Liles1@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Brittney.Liles1@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999. Brittney Liles Brittney.Liles1@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. 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 recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Salary : $93,138