Program Manager for EEO/ADA Programs

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager for EEO/ADA Programs functions as an Assistant Director overseeing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs within the Office of Fair Practices & Inclusion (OFPI). The position oversees and delivers ADA training to employees, supervisors, and management, and provides guidance on legal and statutory requirements related to employment matters, reasonable accommodations, and compliance. The role supports the Executive Director of OFPI on policy, procedure, training, complex EEO/ADA issues, and operational needs. It also supervises unit operations, manages case flow among OFPI/ADA, HR, and Occupational Safety teams, and handles administrative legal complaints filed with the EEOC and/or Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. The position is located at 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. DPSCS is a Maryland state department with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of professional experience in ADA/EEO employment compliance, including administration of the interactive process, reasonable accommodation, compliance activities, and providing guidance and training on disability-related employment laws and requirements.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.
A Juris Doctor may substitute for four years of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Professional experience conducting legal research and analysis.

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Director of the Office of Fair Practices and Inclusion in coordination and operational needs related to EEO/ADA policy, procedure, training, and responses to complex issues.
Provide guidance to DPSCS leadership regarding EEO/ADA policies and procedures.
Lead cross-divisional work groups as needed to deploy EEO/ADA programs effectively.
Develop policies and procedures regarding religious and medically related accommodations.
Research and develop solutions for legal or policy challenges related to equal employment opportunity and/or medical accommodations for the Executive Director’s consideration.
Develop and maintain systems for data analytics, reporting, document preservation, and confidentiality.
Review final ADA communications to employees in coordination with the Executive Director.
Review external EEO complaints pertaining to EEO law or policy.
Supervise the operational aspects of the unit and assess resources, budget, and other operational needs.
Manage the flow of cases between OFPI/ADA, HR, and Occupational Safety teams.
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda of law for consideration by the unit’s Executive Director on challenging or complex ADA cases or policy considerations.
Handle administrative legal complaints filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.
Train and mentor new ADA specialists, interns, and partners.
Oversee and deliver ADA training to employees, supervisors, and management.

Benefits

Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
Six personal leave days annually for new State employees, prorated based on start date.
Ten days of accumulated annual leave per year.
Fifteen days of accumulated sick leave per year.
Up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
At least twelve holidays per year.
Credit toward a retirement pension.
Supplemental retirement options.
Maryland State Employees Credit Union membership.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.