Program Manager for EEO/ ADA Programs (PROGRAM MANAGER III)

Maryland AG; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plans

Pension

Job summary

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks a dynamic Assistant Director to lead ADA/EEO programs within the OFPI. You will oversee ADA training for staff, guide on legal and statutory requirements, and ensure compliance with accommodations across the department.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Executive Director, developing policies on religious and medical accommodations, managing data systems, and mentoring new ADA specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in ADA/EEO employment compliance, including interactive process, accommodations, and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ADA/EEO programs within OFPI.
• Deliver ADA training to employees, supervisors, and management.
• Provide guidance on legal and statutory requirements related to employment matters.
• Develop policies on religious and medically related accommodations.
• Research and address legal/policy challenges in EEO/ADA.
• Manage data analytics, reporting, and confidential document systems.
• Coordinate with Executive Director and other teams on ADA communications and complaints.
• Supervise unit operations including budget and resources.

Skills

ADA/EEO compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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! The 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. As 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.

GRADE

STD0021

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

This position 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). This position oversees and delivers ADA training to employees, supervisors, and management, providing guidance on legal and statutory requirements related to employment matters, reasonable accommodations, and compliance.

• Supporting the Executive Director of the Office of Fair Practices and Inclusion in coordination and operational needs regarding EEO/ADA policy, procedure, training, and responses to complex EEO/ADA issues.
• Providing guidance to DPSCS leadership regarding EEO/ADA policies and procedure.
• Leading cross-divisional workgroups as needed to effectively deploy EEO/ADA programs.
• Developing policies and procedures regarding religious and medically related accommodations.
• Researching and developing solutions for legal or policy challenges related to equal employment opportunity and/or medical accommodations for the Executive Director’s consideration.
• Developing and maintaining systems for data analytics, reporting, document preservation, and confidentiality.
• Reviewing all final ADA communications to employees in coordination with the Executive Director.
• Reviewing external EEO complaints pertaining to EEO law or policy.
• Supervising the operational aspects of the unit and assessing resources, budget, and other operational needs.
• Managing the flow of cases between OFPI/ADA, HR, and Occupational Safety Teams.
• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda of law for consideration by the unit’s Executive Director on challenging/complex ADA cases or policy considerations.
• Responsible for administrative legal complaints filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.
• Training and mentoring new ADA specialists, interns, and partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) 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.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor for four years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.