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ADMINISTRATOR I

Recruitment #25-002586-0006

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Introduction

Mission Statement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.
Vision Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS - Professional Training and Education Unit (PTEU) 
9700 Old Harford Rd. 
Parkville, MD. 21234

Main Purpose of Job

The Training Administrator position is a specialized position that requires developing, planning, organizing, implementing, and administering the interpretation and application of agency policies, directives and procedures as they relate to training mandates and requirements, in accordance with the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC), COMAR, and Departmental policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily training operations for staff. This includes, but is not limited to: 
 1. Implementing the yearly training schedule. 
 2. Evaluating the efficiency of training. 
 3. Recommending revisions to policies and training curriculum. 
 4. Ensuring staff complete annual training requirements. 

POSITION DUTIES

Position Duties

The selected candidate will perform the following duties professionally and efficiently to support the organization’s training and development initiatives:

  • Serve as a key liaison by effectively communicating with Facility Superintendents, Regional Directors, Executive Directors, Unit Directors, and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) staff to ensure seamless coordination of training activities.
  • Register staff for appropriate training sessions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational needs.
  • Collect, verify, and maintain training materials from adjunct instructors to ensure consistency and compliance with established standards.
  • Accurately document training completions in adherence to the Professional Training and Education Unit (PTEU) standard operating procedures.
  • Address and resolve training enrollment issues, including cancellations and no-shows, to minimize disruptions in the training process.
  • Distribute and manage course evaluations, analyze collected data, and provide actionable recommendations to improve training efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Review training reports regularly to ensure compliance with mandatory staff training requirements and report any discrepancies.
  • Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions as a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC)-certified instructor, leveraging new technology and innovative methods to enhance training delivery where appropriate.

This role requires excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills, along with the ability to adapt to changing training needs while ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a current Instructor Certification from the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC). If you possess a current Instructor Certificate from MPCTC, please upload a copy with your application. 
2.  One year of experience training adults in the Public Safety/Criminal Justice work environment is highly desirable. 
3. One year of experience as a Case Management Specialist.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current Department of Juvenile Services employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

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 will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show how you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. 

This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.   

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications.

Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Missing supplemental questionnaires may affect application ratings.  

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly urged.  However, if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin, and the last four digits of your SS#.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:  

  Maryland Department of Juvenile Services  

  OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 

  217 E. Redwood Street

  Baltimore, MD 21202

  Attn: Crystal Wilson

  Fax number 410-333-4188

  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov.  Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

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

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

 




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