Reemployment Program Director

State of Maryland • Cecil, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for Program Manager III in the Office of Workforce Development (OWD). Please be advised that frequent travel may be required and a State vehicle may not always be available. Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle will apply according to the State travel policy. This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority GRADE 21 LOCATION OF POSITION 1275 W. Pulaski Highway Elkton, MD 21921 Main Purpose of Job This position provides direction and coordination for all aspects of a Labor Exchange operation and provides high quality services to customers and support the economic stability of the labor force, businesses, and the community. The position oversees federally funded state workforce programs and staffing in a local area with multiple partners under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
• Two years of program management experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing Workforce development programs for varied populations.
• Experience managing reemployment programs for varied populations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing strategic plans, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), and statistical and narrative reports to outline program objectives and resources for achieving them
• Participating as a partner in the One-Stop system by operating a One-Stop center or by managing the Labor Exchange functions in a One-Stop center. Specific duties may include the evaluation of performance and implementing required actions to meet standards for One-Stop services
• Implementing administrative policies for supervising other agency staff performing services within the One-Stop facility
• Managing the resources involved regarding the delivery of the One-Stop system. These resources include but are not limited to Wagner-Peyser, Reemployment/Dislocated Workers and contractual arrangements
• Interpreting and explaining departmental policies to staff, customers, and the general public to increase awareness of programs and services
• Investigating problems and complaints and developing, modifying and/or implementing procedures to resolve issues
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as departmental and programmatic regulations and policies including those established by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Program Equity, Office of Personnel Services, and the Office of General Services
• Conducting personnel activities involving local area staff, including (but not limited to) interviewing, hiring, supervising, evaluating, promoting, counseling and providing discipline, when necessary, to ensure an adequate level of customer service.

Benefits

• Our generous leave package for permanent State employees includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority, as well as six personal days each calendar year. In addition, the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year. We also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent State employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age. Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.
• Maryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.
• Employees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.
• Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.
• Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service (Local Bus Service and Express Bus Service), as well as the following Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes: There is no charge to the permanent State employee with a valid State ID card. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. The Free Mass Transit Benefit does not include MARC trains, commuter buses that serve Washington, D.C., or any special event buses.
• When you come to work for the State of Maryland, as a permanent State employee (or a contractual employee who works at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days), you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. You also may be eligible for life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.
• Working for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles permanent State employees to participate in Healthcare and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save, on a pretax basis, for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

What This Job Offers

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