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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION

Program Manager Senior II

Recruitment #25-005483-0053

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Introduction


IMPORTANT: Filing Deadline for this Recruitment is 12/24/2025 11:59:00 PM.


This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure. 


A resume must accompany your completed application.


This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) only.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS/Community Services
7500 Ritchie Highway (Anne Arundel County) 
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Executive Director of Community Supervision (Program Manager Senior II), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

As the Executive Director of Community Supervision, you will provide executive leadership over the Department’s community supervision operations in assigned state regions. Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary of Community Services, you will guide the strategic direction, daily operations, and long-term effectiveness of community programs that support youth, families, and public safety. This role carries broad responsibility for regional personnel, fiscal oversight, operational compliance, and the cultivation of strong partnerships with the juvenile courts, prosecutors, public defenders, law enforcement agencies, schools, and community-based providers. Your leadership will ensure that community operations are aligned with State law, Departmental policy, and evidence-based practices while advancing reform-driven outcomes.

Key areas of leadership and responsibility include: 
• Lead Community Operations and Program Management: Provide executive oversight of daily community-based operations across assigned regions. Ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery through strong internal processes, quality assurance, and compliance with State laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and Departmental policies. Promote effective collaboration across Department units, support regional engagement in custody review processes, monitor project timelines and outcomes, and contribute to the Department’s policy and legislative priorities as they relate to community supervision. 

• Strengthen Human Resources and Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and develop regional leadership teams, including county managers, case management staff, and administrative professionals. Ensure consistent performance management, including evaluations and improvement planning. Oversee the appropriate use of disciplinary actions in alignment with HR standards and union agreements. Support recruitment efforts, foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture, and establish strong communication and feedback channels between executive leadership and frontline staff. 

• Oversee Strategic Resource Management: Manage and oversee regional and county-level budget allocations while supporting the Department’s broader continuum of care and service initiatives. Monitor performance and outcomes of contracted service providers, support data-informed reporting, and participate in multidisciplinary collaboratives that advance integrated, reform-oriented community services. 

• Advance Stakeholder and Community Relations: Serve as the Department’s primary regional liaison and spokesperson with government partners, service providers, families, businesses, and community organizations. Build and sustain collaborative relationships that support multisystem coordination and shared accountability for youth outcomes. Coordinate closely with Department communications staff to ensure consistent and effective messaging with external stakeholders and the public.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule. 
This position does require some travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in juvenile justice system management, including managing multi-site operations and collaborating with external stakeholders, including at least four (4) years in senior management or leadership roles overseeing teams, programs, or organizational initiatives.

Note: Candidates with ten (10) years or more of relevant experience in juvenile justice system management may substitute for the education requirement.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in criminal justice, social or behavioral sciences, public administration, social work, law, or a related field; 
  • Executive-level experience leading juvenile justice systems, delivering measurable system improvements such as faster intake processing, higher diversion success, or strengthened compliance outcomes; 
  • Expertise in Maryland statutes, juvenile justice policy, and departmental regulations, with a proven ability to translate legal requirements into effective statewide strategies and policies;
  • Track record of forging and sustaining strategic partnerships with courts, law enforcement, state agencies, community stakeholders, system-impacted youth and families to advance equitable youth outcomes and enhance public safety; and, 
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with positive youth development, evidence-based practices, and juvenile justice policy, programs, and practices; 
  • Demonstrated leadership managing operations in a single or multiple jurisdictions for no less than 3 years; and,
  • Demonstrated high-level management in a public health and/or public safety domains that included management and coaching of mid-level managers.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) only.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name, the recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services-Recruitment & Examination Unit 
217 E. Redwood Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Recruitment #25-005483-0053
Fax number 410-333-4188 
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

DJS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Specifically, we value diverse experiences regarding the educational background and justice system contact.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. 

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments. 

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply. 

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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