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ADMINISTRATOR II

Program Manager

Recruitment #25-006095-0002

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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.


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

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Carroll County 
905 2nd Street, 
Sykesville, MD 21784

POSITION DUTIES

This position is the Program Manager for the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC), Physical Training Center (PTC). This position manages the daily operation of the Physical Training Center (PTC) and its associated scenario venues and practical houses to ensure compliance with standards established by the MPCTC. The position also supervises the PTC staff on a daily basis ensuring that the staff follows all Department and PTC regulations and policies in the performance of their assigned duties.
Supervises the daily operations of the Physical Training Center and its associated scenario venues and practical houses ensuring that the requirements of the training schedule and classes are met.
Maintains open communication and is a liaison with Resident Partners that operate within the PTC. 
Manages the expenditure of appropriated funds for the purchasing of various equipment and office supplies and monitors contractual employees to ensure contract terms are not exceeded.
Supervises the daily activities of the PTC instructors.
Advises and assists Staff, Associate Instructors and Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the development and delivery of physical training and defensive tactics requirements.           
Develops, reviews and submits lesson plans created by Staff and Associate Instructors for proper format and content.  
Supervises the Staff on the preparation and completion of the daily training schedule for each class prior to the start of training.   
Independently exercises judgment, initiative and knowledge of the Program Rules and Regulations to entrance - level students.
Conducts ongoing research of training methods, instructional techniques and “best practices” in physical and defensive tactics training.
Obtains and maintains certification in classroom instruction and specialized physical training / defensive tactic instruction. 
On an as needed basis, provides necessary support, both in and out of the classroom, to staff members and associate instructors.
On an as needed basis, instructs/facilitates designed curriculum within the PELTP in order to ensure compliance with standards established by the Police Training and Standards Commission.
Instructs on a regular basis with specialized classes associated with “Defensive Tactics” to client agencies. 
Maintains liaison with members of the Maryland Police Training Directors.
Attends police related training classes to maintain the broad base of knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate presentation of a wide variety of law enforcement related topics to students.
Performs other duties as necessary at the direction of the Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience: Five years of supervisory experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes: Candidates may substitute additional professional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education, for up to four years.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

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

Five years of criminal justice related defensive tactics skills experience within the past 10 years.

Five years of experience related to physical fitness instruction within the past 10 years.

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.

Three years of experience managing a public safety training facility.

Currently possess or able to obtain within 6 months a Maryland Pool and Spa Operators certification.

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.

BENEFITS

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.

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 or faxed to 410-484-5928. 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, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Aicha Bomou

Aicha.Bomou@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 <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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