Deputy Chief of GVRS (NCS) - MONSE

Salary Range:

$67,687.00 - $117,791.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$92,739.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

The Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) Deputy Chief provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and performance accountability for the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) focused deterrence violence reduction initiative serving people at highest risk of involvement in gun violence or reentry-related recidivism. The GVRS Deputy Chief ensures full contract compliance, measurable reductions in violent incidents among participants, high-quality service delivery, and alignment with Baltimore City’s comprehensive violence reduction strategy. This role oversees the strategy’s in-house provision of intensive life coaching and wraparound supports, staff, fiscal management, data reporting, cross-agency coordination, and continuous quality improvement. The GVRS Deputy Chief is responsible for ensuring the program operates with fidelity to the approved intervention model while maintaining strong community partnerships and city-level collaboration.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Deep understanding of Baltimore City violence dynamics.
• Experience managing high-intensity, community-based intervention programs.
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage performance under pressure and demonstrate accountability.
• Skilled in community trust-building and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong ethical judgment and professional boundaries.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.