GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
MD Department of Labor Headquarters
Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL)
1100 N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to function as a lead member of the DWDAL Policy
Unit and the senior most Policy Analyst. This includes: reviewing, evaluating, developing,
and monitoring policy initiatives and competitive discretional grant opportunities related to
adult education, correctional education, and workforce development on the local, State, and
national levels. Designated duties will support the DWDAL Policy Unit in its functions of
promoting, planning, developing and implementing programs, as required by statute,
regulation, executive order, and/or departmental priority that will facilitate efficient and
effective delivery of departmental services to the citizens of Maryland. When required, the
Senior Policy Analyst may represent the Policy Director in meetings, on taskforces, etc.
POSITION DUTIES
The Senior Policy Analyst is the senior most member of the DWDAL Policy Unit after the Policy Director and when applicable, coordinates policy workflow, coverage, and leave and the absence of the Policy Director. They support management of the Division's legislative portfolio during the annual session and oversee implementation activities within the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning offices. The Senior Policy Analyst approves grant applications for submission alongside, or in place of, the Policy Director and provides technical assistance and advice to DWDAL office leadership or sister executive agencies regarding how to secure competitive discretionary grant. They support the Policy Unit's other Policy Analysts, including onboarding and training at the request of the Policy Analysts, including onboarding and training the request of the Policy Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Three (3) years of experience with workforce development, adult education, and/or correctional education.
2. Experience working in policy development and knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
3. Experience organizing and leading large stakeholder meetings preferred.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Labor.
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 an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud.
Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered
employment.
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. 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. Applications that
meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring
unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely
demonstrating the qualifications for interview.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you are unable to apply online, or if you are having difficulty with your login or password, please contact the Help Desk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov.
If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to: erin.alston1@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to:
DOL Office of Administration
Attn: Brittany Small 24-000886-0005
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258.
Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Department of Labor 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.
