PROGRAM MANAGER III

This is a Management Service position for the Deputy Director, Licensing Division, Maryland State Police and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

➢ 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.

Maryland State Police

Licensing Division

1111 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

The position oversees the Licensing Division and is responsible for all aspects of the assigned command's operation. The main purpose of this position is to administer the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to: the licensing and registration of firearms; handgun permits; security guards and agencies and other licensing functions as defined by statute or regulation, and their law enforcement services to the citizens of the State of Maryland and allied law enforcement. This position is assigned the powers and bears the associated responsibilities enumerated in 2-412 of the Public Safety Article.

Responsible for working directly with the Superintendent, Department's Bureau Chief's and other senior executives to devise operational and enforcement strategies and long-term plans to meet the Department's vision, mission, goals and objectives.

Reports on the performance of the division within the Criminal investigation Bureau to all internal and external stakeholders.

Create, approve, evaluate and modify department policy as required.

Determines proper personnel allocations for the division and units within the Licensing Division.

Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate command personnel.

Work with commanders and allied agency command personnel to effectively create and maintain relationships and partnerships.

Performs other duties as required by the Bureau Chief.

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

Experience: Three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience at a professional services level.

Note: Applicants may substitute additional experience as described above for the required education on a 'Year-for-Year' basis. In lieu a Bachelor's degree seven (7) years of experience is required.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. It is important that you include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior law enforcement experience as a law enforcement officer or civilian law enforcement support.

2. Experience in the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to: the licensing and registration of firearms; handgun permits; security guards and agencies and/or other licensing functions as defined by statute or regulation.

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. 

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.

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: Kirsten M. Clouse

Kirstenm.clouse@maryland.gov

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4349. 

*TTY Users: call via 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 are encouraged to apply.

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.