• Job Description

  Req#: 24-005476-0036

  Introduction

  'Together, we are building a stronger Maryland.' -Governor Wes Moore Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens. Visit our website to learn more about the work we dohttps://dpscs.maryland.gov This is a Special Appointment position. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

  GRADE

  19

  LOCATION OF POSITION

  Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore MD 21215

  POSITION DUTIES

  The main purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision to the hearing officer, release, and institutional parole associate units. This position also serves as a key advisor to the Chairperson and represents the agency on various departmental committees and work groups that develop and coordinate programs essential for the efficient interaction with other criminal justice agencies and to achieve the mission of the department. The position also handles the responsibility of parole diversion options, and reviewing and commenting on legislative matters involving the Commission. The position also handles the responsibility of parole diversion options, and reviewing and commenting on legislative matters involving the Commission. Serves as key advisor to the Chairperson. Assists the Chairperson in preparing for Commission presentations before the General Assembly. Review and analyze legislation and make recommendations to the Chairperson on the potential impact of new laws and/or changes to existing laws on the Division's operations. Provide an analysis and advice to the Chairperson or Commissioners in sensitive or high profile cases or in matter under litigation. Act as liaison between the Hearing Officer Unit and the Commissioners/Chairperson. Serves as back up to the Operations Administrator. Manage, direct, lead, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff. Guide staff in meeting their unit's objectives and strategies. Assist staff in developing leadership among their own staff. Set staff performance standards, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend improvements in performance and/or specialized training. Nominate staff for awards or bonuses as warranted. Conduct progressive discipline when needed. Review and approve time sheets and leave requests. Assist with the decision making process for potential employees and terminations. Provides training to new staff.

  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: 5 years administrative staff or professional experience, 2 years of which must have been supervising or managing a minimum staff of 5. Notes: 1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basisfor the required education. 2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited at an accredited college or university may be substitutedat the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involvingstaff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeingor coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer ona year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

  DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications. 1. Three (3) years working within a correctional or criminal justice related agency. 2. Knowledge implementation of current laws regarding the Justice Reinvestment Act (JRA). 3. Two (2) years of Correctional Case Management Experience.

  LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  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 in the State of Maryland.

  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 theeligible (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. Student Loan Forgiveness -Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Mass Transit Benefit -Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service.

  FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

  Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-585-3999. Oluwakemi Oyesile oluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.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 torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.

• About the company

  Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation. Referred to as “America in Miniature”, Maryland embodies the very spirit of the United States. Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin, just about every natural feature, and much like our country, opportunity!

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