Reemployment Program Director

The main purpose of this position is to provide regional leadership, program oversight, and strategic coordination for workforce development initiatives administered by the Maryland Department of Labor. This position serves as the department’s primary representative within assigned regions and is responsible for managing multiple programs, projects, partnerships, and operational initiatives that support organizational priorities and effective service delivery.

 The re​employment program director leads and develops staff, fosters collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, provides technical assistance and operational guidance, monitors performance and compliance, and drives continuous improvement efforts across assigned regions. This position is responsible for coordinating complex initiatives, managing competing priorities, supporting organizational change, and ensuring that programs and services are delivered effectively and efficiently, and aligned with department goals and objectives

• Serving as the Maryland Department of Labor’s regional representative and collaborating with Local Workforce Development Boards, One-Stop Operators, Chief Elected Officials, community organizations, educational institutions, employers, and other workforce system partners to support effective service delivery and strategic workforce initiatives; 

• Monitoring program performance, operational outcomes, and customer service trends; identifying areas for improvement; and implementing corrective actions, process improvements, and strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals;

• Managing multiple programs, projects, contracts, and operational initiatives simultaneously; coordinating resources, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to support effective service delivery and organizational priorities;

• Implementing administrative policies and providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to staff responsible for delivering workforce and employment-related services across assigned regions;

• Interpreting and communicating departmental policies, procedures, and program requirements to staff, partners, stakeholders, and the public to ensure consistent understanding and implementation;

• Investigating operational issues, customer concerns, partner inquiries, and program challenges; developing and implementing solutions to improve service delivery and organizational effectiveness;

• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those related to program operations, personnel management, accessibility, equal opportunity, and customer service;

• Conducting personnel activities involving assigned staff, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and disciplinary actions when necessary;

• Leading cross-functional projects and coordinating efforts among multiple programs, departments, and stakeholders to support statewide initiatives and organizational priorities.

Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Three years of program management experience

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package for permanent State employees includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority, as well as six personal days each calendar year. In addition, the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year.

We also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent State employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age.

Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Retirement Benefits​

Maryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.​

Flexible Work Schedules​

Employees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. ​ Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.  ​

To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits​ page. 

​Free Mass Transit Benefit​

Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service (Local Bus Service and Express Bus Service), as well as the following Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes:

There is no charge to the permanent State employee with a valid State ID card. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. The Free Mass Transit Benefit does not include MARC trains, commuter buses that serve Washington, D.C., or any special event buses. 

Health Coverage

When you come to work for the State of Maryland, as a permanent State employee (or a contractual employee who works at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days), you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. You also may be eligible for life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles permanent State employees to participate in Healthcare and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save, on a pretax basis, for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is strongly preferred.  However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

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

Department of Labor Office of Human Resources

Attention: 26-005478-0028/ Linnea Maker 

100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor 

Baltimore, MD 21201 

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status