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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

EXEC ASST DIR DIV PAROLE & PROB

Recruitment #26-005482-0002

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Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

 

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

6776 Reisterstown Road. Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. 

The main purpose of this position is to manage, direct, supervise, lead, and guide the activities and staff of the Program Services Branch, which supports the Division's executive and field staff activities, consistent with the Division's mission of making communities safer by providing levels of control of offenders through comprehensive case management and intervention strategies. The unit within Program Services include management information services, victim services, clinical services, policy development, and performance measures. This position serves as a key advisor to the Director, participates on the Division's Leadership Team, and handles special projects and grants.

  • Participates in vendor negotiations and collaborative agreements with vendors providing adjunct services treatment services. 
  • Works with auditors and Division staff to obtain data necessary for the auditors to review when auditing the Division's performance measures. 
  • Participate on various committees or task forces as assigned by the Director, such as the Department of Public Safety Information Technology Task Force, the Maryland Integrated Offender Management Information System (MIOMS), and the Victim Services Advisory Board.
  • Oversee the Division's Managing For Results Process (MFRV As part of the MFR process, creates and manages a Performance Measures Committee within the Division that represents all Division operational units to develop performance measures within the Division. 
  • The Committee will meet regularly to identify appropriate performance measures at the Divisional and operational units level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master degree from an accredited college or university, in social science, behavioral science, business or public administration.

  

Experience: Eight years of experience in a professional administrative, supervisory or management position in a parole, probation, community corrections or other correctional setting. Two yrs. of this experience must be directly managing Parole and Probation or Correctional Administration Programs and Services to include: Policy and Program Compliance, Field Support Services, Management Information Services and Financial Budget Analysis.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Experience implementing program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives. 
2. Experience overseeing and managing budget and financial resources.
3. Experience preparing and providing testimony to executive and legislative officials.
4. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
5. Experience analyzing statistical data.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For other HR related questions, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Wayne Davis

wayner.davis@maryland.gov


If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

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