ADMINISTRATOR I

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

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.

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of curriculum to include training objectives, assessment techniques, and practical applications as both an independent function and in support of public safety research to support programs administered by the Leadership Development Institute and within DPSCS. This position is responsible for the coordination and teaching of Leadership Development Institute (LDI) programs and other related tasks, as deemed appropriate by the Director.

Additionally, it is the responsibility of the Program Coordinator to follow trends and updates in adult learning theory and practice.

• Oversee the ongoing development and delivery of in person and some online training programs. This involves ensuring curriculum is current and delivered in a manner appropriate for the training audience. It also involves the securing and coordination of instructors, related resources, classrooms, materials, and equipment. Develop/Revise lesson plans, power points, quizzes, practical scenarios, and course evaluations. Prepare program schedules and reserve classrooms as needed. Grade assessments. Close out classes. Develop objectives and assessment techniques as the direct result of independent research or in conjunction with the public safety researchers using recognized instructional design methods. This may include developing practical exercises to support learning objectives.

•  Coordinates, instructs and manages the delivery of programs offered by Leadership Development Institute (LDI).

•  Conducts research with regard to instructional resources, materials, and strategies for use in instructional design and development.

• Evaluates training through review and analysis of student evaluations and feedback to program managers and instructors.

• Consults with other units within Leadership Development Institute (LDI) and Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) to provide training development technical assistance as needed.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Two years of work experience coordinating, developing, implementing, and teaching First Line Supervisor, FIrst Line Administrator, Leadership, Human Resources, Professional Development, and/or other training programs for adult learners

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

Experience in planning, teaching, organizing, and implementing training for public safety professionals. 

Experience in efficient planning and control of curriculum development and delivery

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.

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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension