PROGRAM MANAGER I

The Division of Labor and Industry is accepting applications from qualified applicants to fill current open positions. Applicants in pool will remain active for one year and be considered as opening occurs.

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10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160, Hunt Valley, MD 21021.

This position oversees various units related to the core Operations unit of MOSH and the Bureau of Labor and Industry (BLS) Occupational Safety and Health statistics programs. This position is responsible for the staff of various administrative functions within Operations, including case file management, abatement tracking, hearing administration, MPIA, and unprogrammed activity processing. this position also oversees and manages the three BLS statistical programs designed to generate statistical data on occupational injuries and illnesses, including the interpretation of program results. The position is responsible for all agency data collection program requirements and initiatives. As an enforcement agency tasked with keeping Maryland's workplaces safer and healthier through the reduction of workplace injuries and illnesses, it is essential that MOSH have accurate data driven surveillance systems in place in order to efficiently allocate the agency's limited resources.

Manages, directs, oversees, and coordinates the Bureau of Labor Statistics ' Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) and Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) programs, including reviewing and approving the final program results Provides guidance to supervisory staff and ensures program targets are attained. 

Manages, directs, supervises, plans, organizes, assigns, schedules, and prioritizes work of the Administrative staff within the Operations unit to assist the Operations Manager and oversee daily functions of the unit. The unit is responsible for the administration and coordination of a comprehensive state-wide safety and health inspection program.  Duties include, but are not limited to: formulating administrative and operational policies, methods and procedures; coordinating administrative details concerning program operations. 

Develops and implements casefile handling procedures to direct to staff ensure all abatements are received and documented, payments are received and reconciled according to Division fiscal systems, and processes for scheduling hearings and closing out case files in accordance with federal guidelines are maintained. Manages and provides guidance to staff completing MPIA requests. 

Prepares the agency' s high-hazard industry listing including creating profiles of worker injury and illness case and demographic characteristics and descriptions of the State's industrial composition, in order to provide MOSH with data driven safety and health surveillance tools. 

Review and ensure the prepared draft budgets for the two Bureau of Labor Statistics' occupational safety and health statistics programs are completed and monitor the financial resources of the programs. 

Oversees the MOSH / Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury and Illness Electronic Monitoring Program including responsibility for overseeing and maintaining the list of MOSH subscribers through the BLS program.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Applications that meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring manager for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview. 

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Six (6) years’ experience in administrative or professional work to include four (4) years of experience supervising employees. Two (2) years of work experience must have directly involved overseeing the administration of programs.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment, Applications must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

1 year of managerial experience, overseeing the daily operations of a program and subordinates.

Applications that meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring manager for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview. 

•Experience planning and conducting surveys of data collection.

•Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) and Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) experience.

•Budgetary and federal grant experience.

•Strong time management, priority setting and problem-solving skills preferred.

Internal Only State Employees.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Department of Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Department of 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.

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.

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.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may contact Chevelle Wise 410-230-6293 or submit via email to chevelle.wise@maryland.gov. 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:

MDOL Office of Human Resources
Attn: Program Manager I (21-005476-0016) CW
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

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.