ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER II

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

 

 It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

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Maryland State Police HQ

Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

This position functions as the Deputy Director for the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) with the responsibility of assisting and supporting the ODEI Director, and performing all managerial obligations in the Directors absence. The position is responsible for assisting with the planning, implementing and monitoring compliance of the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program with responsibilities towards Title VI, Title VII and Title 20. Particularly, this position assists with monitoring compliance with equal opportunity laws, regulations, codes and policies; investigating and mediating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; providing assistance, consultation, and training to employees, supervisors and commander/directors to address workplace conflicts, employee grievances, minority business enterprise goals and other occupational and personal problems that may be adversely affecting the employee's work environment or job performance.

Assists and supports the Director with coordinating, administering and managing all EEO programs in the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion for the Maryland Department of State Police to ensure rules, regulations and procedures to the Federal Code of Fair Labor Standards, Title VI and VII, and the State's Code of Fair Practices are followed by employees and commanders/directors and enforced. Assists with oversight of all departmental activities in explaining and interpreting departmental fair practices policies, rules and procedures, State Regulations for affirmative action, equal opportunity, sexual harassment, bullying, employee assistance, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance to departmental employees.

 

Assists with investigating internal and external complaints, prepares investigative reports, technical position statements, and makes recommendations to Department Administrators on issues concerning EEO compliance. Plans, develops and implements fair practices and EEO program policies and procedures.

 

Interviews complainants and respondents in EEO cases. Provides data collection for the Department's annual EEO statistical and analytical reporting.

 

Oversees the "Step Three" of the Sworn Employee Grievance Process, by holding a mediation conference within 10 days of the receipt from the "Step Two" appeal in which a resolution is sought regarding an employee/Department dispute.

 

Executes all mediation efforts from citizen complaints and department members alleging biased law enforcement activities.

 

Oversees the facilitation of all trainings to Academy recruits and all other MSP personnel, both sworn and civilian.

 

Assists with conducting annual site visits to ensure the Department is in compliance with all EEO postings being displayed in a conspicuous location that is readily accessible to every employee.

 

Supervises the EEO Investigators and monitors the EEO Intake Officer and ensures compliance of the 30/30/10/30.

 

Assist with serving as the Fair Practices liaison for the Bias Based Policing Review Committee to ensure fair and impartial treatment of all MSP employees and EEO compliance.

 

Collects statistical data to analyze and develop strategic plans for MBE compliance. Coordinates the preparation of annual MBE reports as required.

 

Provides data for monthly ODEI reporting to the Superintendent. 

 

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Command personnel of the Maryland State Police.

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

Experience: Six years of experience is administrative or professional work, to include, EEO/Fair Practices duties.

NOTE: Additional experience in EEO/Fair Practices setting, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

1. Experience managing/supervising/leading employees in an EEO/Fair Practices setting.

2. Experience interpreting and monitoring compliance with Federal and State EEO Laws, regulations and policies regarding Title VII Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Federal and State Programs); Title II ADA, including LEP and Title 20.

3. Familiarity with the EEO investigations and process.

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.

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4329.

*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay

*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply

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

*Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: William Boniarski

william.boniarski@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.