PROGRAM MANAGER III
Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Manager
Recruitment #24-005478-0014
Department | LABOR Workforce Dev - Adult Ed & Literacy Program |
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Date Opened | 3/27/2024 12:08:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/10/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $78,749.00 - $132,041.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Work Location |
Talbot
Washington County |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
301 Bay Street, Suite 301
Easton, MD 21601
WASHINGTON COUNTY
14 North Potomac Street, Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Provides management and oversight of Maryland Apprenticeship and Training staff.
Will help to ensure smooth operation of administrative office functions to include program reporting, registration of apprenticeship programs, and the monitoring and maintenance of Registered Apprenticeship programs and agreements.
Directly manage and ensure apprenticeship staff are trained on all aspects of registered apprenticeship to include Federal and State Laws, Regulations and Policies.
Ensure staff read materials, attend meetings and training to ensure employee’s compliance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and ethical responsibilities promulgated by and/or the governing agency.
Develop apprenticeship programs by assisting prospective and established sponsors in developing training standards, including on-the-job training and related instruction schedules, affirmative action plans and wage progression schedules.
Represent program sponsors before the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (MATC). Develop and administer training materials for existing and new staff to the MATP.
Prepare agendas, agenda materials and minutes for Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council meetings.
Prepare public notice Council meetings.
Prepare Annual Reports as required to include gathering all relevant information and program statistics for all Registered Apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship reports and outreach materials including all required annual reports to the relevant legislative committees.
Assist the Department and Division with the application of and awarding of Grant Awards to expand apprenticeship and other workforce initiatives.
Activities will include the planning, execution and monitoring of various grant programs as well as to provide guidance and technical assistance to field staff and/or sub-grantees in order to meet grant performance standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE: Five years of professional experience with administering programs, three of which must include supervision of employees, and overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, developing and providing training for staff
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. *Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process*
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package for permanent State employees includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority, as well as six personal days each calendar year. In addition, the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year.
We also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent State employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age.
Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Retirement Benefits
Maryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.
Flexible Work Schedules
Employees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.
To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service (Local Bus Service and Express Bus Service), as well as the following Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes:
There is no charge to the permanent State employee with a valid State ID card. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. The Free Mass Transit Benefit does not include MARC trains, commuter buses that serve Washington, D.C., or any special event buses.
Health Coverage
When you come to work for the State of Maryland, as a permanent State employee (or a contractual employee who works at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days), you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. You also may be eligible for life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles permanent State employees to participate in Healthcare and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save, on a pretax basis, for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is strongly preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendum may be mailed to:
Department of Labor Office of Human Resources
Attention: 24-005478-0014/ Linnea Maker
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status