Administrative Program Manager IV

State of Maryland • Anne Arundel, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Secretary, is recruiting an Administrative Program Manager IV to serve as the agency’s Fair Practices Officer. The position reports directly to the Secretary and implements the agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program to ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws, Maryland statutes and regulations, and the Code of Fair Employment Practices. The Fair Practices Officer investigates and, as appropriate, resolves complaints filed under SPP Title 5-211. The role also directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the agency’s EEO Officer(s) and ADA Coordinator. This Management Services position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and respect; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; work with staff at all levels; manage multiple tasks and deadlines; and contribute to the agency’s leadership team. The position is located at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years of recent professional experience implementing an equal employment opportunity program and ensuring adherence to fair practice standards, including administration of programs for persons with disabilities and policy implementation.
• A valid Maryland operator’s license is required if assigned duties involve operating an automobile or other motor vehicle.
• Candidates may substitute a qualifying master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Statistics, or Psychology and three years of the specified experience for the standard education and experience requirements.
• Candidates may substitute a J.D. or Ph.D. and two years of the specified experience for the standard education and experience requirements.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in an equal employment opportunity classification or specialty code may substitute year-for-year for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting designated deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Experience reviewing ADA accommodation requests and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Implement the agency’s EEO program and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, Maryland statutes and regulations, and the Code of Fair Employment Practices.
• Investigate and, as appropriate, resolve complaints filed under SPP Title 5-211.
• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of the agency’s EEO Officer(s) and ADA Coordinator.
• Work with Department of Natural Resources staff at all levels and contribute as a member of the agency’s leadership team.
• Manage multiple tasks while meeting designated deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager