Driving Training Unit Administrator

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This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Carroll County

Police and Correctional Training Commissions

7310 Slacks Road

Sykesville, MD 21784

This position is not eligible for telework.

• Direct the operations of the Public Safety Education and Training Center Driver Training Facility, including the safe and efficient operation of all facility components, ensuring that training is in compliance with the Police and Correctional Training Commissions regulations, and ensure that all Maryland law enforcement and correctional officers have the availability of conducting/receiving training at the facility.

• Provide direct supervision of subordinate staff, provide training, assign work and evaluate performance. Supervise and manage contractual agreements; for the purpose of client agencies using the facility and arranging for contractual instructor services.

• Direct on-going research to ensure state-of-the-art driver training programs, including strategies and tactics presented within vehicle operations training events.

• Manage the recordkeeping of statistical data related to completed training.

• Manage and implement processes necessary to ensure EVO instructor certification and training program applications are processed efficiently.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience: Five years’ experience in administrative or professional work. Two years of this experience must have involved supervision of other employees and oversight of general operations of a unit.

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.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Minimum of three years of experience instructing on a police emergency vehicle training program.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Possess a current Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Certification from MPCTC per COMAR 12.04.06 or be able to achieve such a certification within six months of beginning employment.

2. Possess a current Academic Instructor’s Certification from MPCTC per COMAR 12.04.06 or be able to achieve such a certification within six months of beginning employment.

3. Completion of a First Line Supervisor Course certified by MPCTC per COMAR 12.04.01.13 or 12.10.01.18 or be able to achieve successful completion within six months of beginning 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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Brittney Liles

Brittney.Liles1@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.