Program Administrator/ Coordinator (ADMINISTRATOR II)

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!\r\nThe 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\n�\r\n\r\nThis is a SPECIAL APPOINTMENT position. The incumbent will work at the pleasure of the appointing authority.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This is a SPECIAL APPOINTMENT position. The incumbent will work at the pleasure of the appointing authority.�\r\nThe Maryland Police and\r\nCorrectional Training Commissions (MPCTC) is seeking a Program\r\nAdministrator/Instructor to join the Leadership Development Institute at the\r\nPublic Safety Education and Training Center in Sykesville, MD. This pivotal\r\nrole is responsible for the strategic oversight, design, and delivery of\r\nhigh-impact training programs, ensuring that all curricula, including mandated\r\nFirst Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, and Basic Instructor programs,\r\nare current, meet Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) standards, and reflect\r\nindustry standards. The position will be responsible for administering,\r\nfacilitating, and instructing� in-person\r\nclasses.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Curriculum Innovation\r\n and Teaching - Develop, revise, and implement lesson plans, training materials,\r\n practical scenarios and assessments tailored to executive and supervisory\r\n leadership and other relevant public safety training programs for both mandated\r\n and non-mandated programs. Facilitate and deliver in-person training and\r\n workshops, ensuring learning objectives are met and participants are engaged.\r\n Conduct on-going research to update courses and training materials.\r\n Strategic Oversight -\r\n Manage training schedules and collaborate with external trainers to ensure\r\n resource efficiency and instructional quality. Maintain comprehensive and\r\n accurate records of training activities and participant progress. Evaluate and\r\n revise programs for effectiveness and relevancy.\r\n Regulatory Compliance -\r\n Ensure all programs, training initiatives, and instructional materials are\r\n current, meet COMAR and industry standards, and maintain educational integrity.\r\n Mentorship &\r\n Collaboration – Provide technical assistance and instructional support across\r\n MPCTC units to foster a cohesive, state-wide approach to public safety\r\n training.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or\r\nuniversity.\r\n\r\nExperience: Five years of\r\nexperience as a public safety professional.\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n\r\n1. Additional experience in professional work may be substituted on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required education.\r\n\r\n2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or\r\nuniversity may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required general experience.\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service\r\nexperience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the\r\nadministration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or\r\noverseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant\r\nto a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the\r\nrequired education and experience.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

1. A minimum of three\r\nyears of experience in planning, teaching, organizing, and implementing\r\nleadership, human resources, basic instructor (or train the trainer),\r\nprofessional development, and/or public safety training.\r\n\r\n2. Possession of a\r\nMPCTC Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain certification within\r\nsix months of hire.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A minimum of two\r\nyears of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in\r\npublic safety in the public safety profession.\r\n\r\n2. Experience in logistics required for\r\nprogram/curriculum development and delivery.\r\n

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

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.\r\n

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.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n� Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n� Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n� Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n� Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n� Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n� Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

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�emily.eubanks@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf 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�emily.eubanks@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the assigned analyst using the information below.\r\nEmily Eubanks\r\nemily.eubanks@maryland.gov\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n