PROGRAM MANAGER II

*Promotional Opportunity for Maryland State Department of Education Employees Only*

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. 

State Salary Grade 20

Annual Salary Range: $60,514 - $78,859 (with progression to $97,159)

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This is a professional position serving as the Child Care Deputy Chief responsible for supporting the regional child care offices in their efforts to manage all regulatory activity involved in the licensure of child care centers, the registration of family child care homes, the issuance of letters of compliance to certain religious child care programs, and the approval of nonpublic nursery schools.

Ensures that appropriate business and regulatory processes are used by the regional offices in the licensure of child care centers, the registration of family child care homes, the issuance of Letters of Compliance to certain religious programs, and the approval of nonpublic nursery schools; reviews, maintains and updates licensing regulations, policies, manuals, forms and other resource materials used by the licensing staff and child care providers; ensures that the Licensing Brach website is maintained and updated; supervises and evaluates performance of subordinates in order to positively communicate information to employees for ongoing performance management purposes by reviewing CCATS and ELIS reports and using PEP evaluation standards and forms; develops and implements procedures, as needed, for interagency collaboration with Local Government to ensure compliance with other agencies’ regulatory requirements; advocates for quality child care within the community by working with legislators, community leaders, and organizations on child care issues and developing plans for interaction to the mutual benefit of associated programs; develops and conducts Roundtables for child care centers and family child care providers designed to keep them informed of current regulatory policies and procedures.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36-post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education, Administration/Supervision, Early Childhood, Social Work or a closely related field.  

EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of professional administrative experience in management, administration and/or supervision of Child Care Licensing Programs.

NOTE:  Two additional years of experience as defined may substitute for the Master’s Degree.

One year of experience managing a child care licensing program.

Must be a Maryland State Department of Education Employee.

Knowledge of procedures and practices that ensure safe and sanitary conditions at child care facilities, day care centers and family day care homes; knowledge of workforce planning and organizational structure; knowledge of the processes and statutory regulatory standards involved in licensing day care facilities; skill in implementing and monitoring program evaluations; ability to develop, initiate and interpret policies and procedures and present recommendations clearly and concisely; ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in making decisions and when evaluating educational credentials, certification requirements and criminal background investigations for staff in child care facilities; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff; ability to communicate effectively; ability to speak and understand Spanish is preferred but not required.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by March 3, 2020.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps. On-line applications (and resumes) are the required method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Program Manager II - Child Care Licensing Deputy Branch Chief  #084472 (JobAps# 20-005477-0008). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

If you have 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. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.