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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

REENTRY NAVIGATOR

Recruitment #21-002247-0086

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for Administrative Officer III in the Office of Workforce Development (OWD).  Please be advised that frequent travel may be required and a State vehicle may not always be available. Reimbursement for use of personal vehicles will apply according to the State travel policy.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore County
Cecil 
Charles
Howard
Montgomery
Talbot

Main Purpose of Job

Maryland’s Department of Labor is seeking a reentry navigators for the Office of Workforce Development to provide technical assistance and act as a liaison to the American Job Centers (AJC), business and community based organizations to help improve employability skills and assure effective supportive services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated citizens to reduce and/or remove barriers to obtaining gainful employment and training including apprenticeship opportunities.

POSITION DUTIES

Provide information to individuals who are re-entering communities on resources and services, including but not limited to, expungement workshops, traffic assistance, Federal bonding program, child support and modification, earned benefits, document replacement, career training, career counseling and assessments, job search tools, job search assistance, resume writing, clothes referrals, homeless navigator assistance, and TABE/survey of offender barriers to employment.

Interface with the American Job Center staff as to the services rendered at the centers. 

•Connecting returning citizens  to staff, program and services within the local American Job Center and community;

•Work with local AJC staff to identify potential job matches for returning citizens;

•Sharing labor market information with returning citizens to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic conditions;

•Referring job seekers to training and/or supportive services to improve their job readiness by utilizing community, training and educational resources.

 

Interface with local businesses to connect returning citizens to fill jobs, and/or apprenticeship opportunities in the local area. 

•Contacting the business community to share information and promote skilled returning citizen for employment;

•Troubleshooting employer problems and/or complaints concerning returning citizens and how the population can benefit the business;

•Attending business organization seminars and other meetings to promote returning citizens;

•Promote recruitment activities with local businesses to provide assistance; and

•Providing labor market information to new and existing businesses.

Provide a "boots on the ground" assessment for program staff at Eutaw Street.

Coordinate activities with other government agencies and institutions to facilitate the connection of services and resources for reentrants.

•Coordinate Reentry Transition

•Provide information and support in identifying necessary documents for employment; and information on AJC services,

•Register prerelease clients on the Maryland Workforce Exchange

•Bring together stakeholders who could offer assistance and resources to help offenders/formerly incarcerated individual to become productive citizens, reduce recidivism and victimization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.  

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

At least 1 year of experience working with persons convicted and/or imprisoned for a crime.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least 1 year of experience with reentry programs and services
At least 1 year of experience business outreach
Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

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 valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

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.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

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.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position. 

Successful candidates will be placed on the certified list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The certified list will be used by Department of Labor for a period of one year.

BENEFITS

Contractual Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.


Leave Benefits

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application 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.

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.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Department of Labor Office of Administration
Attn: Linnea Maker  21-002247-0086
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101
Baltimore, MD 21201

For additional information, please contact Linnea Maker at 410-767-7274 or via email Linnea.Maker2@Maryland.Gov

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR 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.




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