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DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES/EEO

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER II

Recruitment #23-005473-0003

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Introduction

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

This is a Management Service position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

The Comptroller of Maryland is seeking a skilled leader who is responsible for the direction, coordination and implementation of the Office’s Fair Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). The incumbent will promote and ensure agency compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Coordinator), the State Substance Abuse Policy, and the regulations of the Department of Budget and Managements Office of Personnel Services and Benefits.  The Comptroller is also seeking a leader who has successfully reinforced a culture of inclusion and professional growth at the individual and team levels. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in process improvement and collaboration skills. 

The incumbent will oversee the Fair Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity function and assist with implementing policies and procedures. This position will represent the department in matters relative to these functions and meet with external administrative and enforcement entities, as well as, with internal supervisors and managers, and officials of other agencies concerning program activities.  The ability to maintain effective and professional confidentiality is essential to this position. 

Work locations include the Annapolis and Baltimore offices as well as providing support for the district offices as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited, four-year college or university 

Experience: Eight years of recent professional experience implementing an equal employment opportunity program and ensuring adherence to fair practice standards to include administration of programs for persons with disabilities and policy implementation. 

 A combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted. 

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • The candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills to communicate effectively with all levels of internal employees, the public, and government elected officials; and be able to clearly communicate through formal presentations, in writing, by email or telephone contact.  
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority tasks; have experience establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to include Federal, State and local partnership; and be able to accurately document and record information, generate reports, and evaluate information to determine compliance with standards and to ensure compliance with EEO laws. 
  • The candidate must have strong mediation and problem-solving skills. The ability to effectively interact with other departmental administrators and appropriate enforcement agencies is required.   
  • The candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams; and or other relevant software. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

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

*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Approval of your application will be based on a review of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above, including a resume and unofficial copy of you college diploma or transcripts; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the selected candidate must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Veterans

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

Attachments

The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account. Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker. Any attachments necessary to demonstrate the minimum qualifications were met must be submitted by the filing deadline.

Faxes/Email

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:
  1. First and Last Name
  2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
  3. The last 4 digits of your SS#
Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only.

For Further Questions If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at mbeech@marylandtaxes.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-7695 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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