PROGRAM MANAGER I

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.

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This position will be primarily located at the Frederick Campus, but applicants must be willing to work at both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.

This position oversees all support services operations for the agency, including maintenance, housekeeping, and food services, while ensuring compliance with State and Federal guidelines. Responsibilities include serving as Fleet Manager for both campuses, managing vehicle procurement and repairs, and assisting in safety and emergency evaluation plans. The role also supports construction and renovation projects as the ADA Coordinator, facilitating design meetings and participating in committees for project development. Additionally, the position collaborates with various stakeholders to secure funding for facility projects and addresses operational duties, such as monitoring access systems and working with the Maryland Historical Trust on repairs.

• Directs and coordinates all support services operations for the agency, including maintenance, housekeeping and food services, and establishes and oversees the implementation of agency support services policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal laws, regulations and policies.

• Serves as the Fleet Manager for both campuses. Review accident investigation, motor vehicle records, and provide Driver Improvement Training yearly. Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer/procurement office to coordinate the purchase of new vehicles and the disposal of old vehicles. Make decision on the return on investment of vehicle repairs.

• Provide assistance to the designated school safety officer in reviewing exposure control plan, emergency evaluation plan, and facilitating the resolution of potential health and safety issues. Serves as a backup and supports the designated safety officer in overseeing campus security.

• Assists the Project Manager for design development and construction of new buildings and existing building renovation, this includes participating on the Architect selection committee, the negotiation committee. This includes serving as the ADA Coordinator for both campuses to develop projects to bring all buildings to compliance and to address specific issues of students.

• Facilitates design meetings with MSD staff and the design consultants.

• Attends any related meetings as one of the Using Agency representatives, such as value engineering, commissioning, and design review meetings.

• Attends progress meetings and facilitates problem resolutions for the School.

• Works closely with DGS and DBM to develop funding and support for MSD facility projects.

• Facilitates with the City of Frederick for utility connections, public relations, and other coordination as needed.

• Other operational duties for the School, which include but not limited to working with the Maryland Historical Trust on repairs to the Hessian Barracks and monitoring the card key access system as a backup.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in public administration, business administration, management, facilities management, engineering or a related field.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time.  Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.  A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application.  The preferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following: