Program Manager for EEO/ADA Programs PROGRAM MANAGER III

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Holidays

Pension

Job summary

The State of Maryland seeks a dedicated leader to oversee ADA and EEO programs within the Office of Fair Practices & Inclusion (OFPI) in Baltimore. You will guide legal and statutory compliance, deliver training to staff, and collaborate with DPSCS leadership to refine policies on accommodations and equal opportunity.

Applicants should bring a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in ADA/EEO compliance; a JD or a relevant advanced degree may substitute the required experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional experience in ADA/EEO employment compliance.
• Master's degree can substitute two years; Juris Doctor can substitute four years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ADA/EEO programs within OFPI.
• Provide ADA training to employees, supervisors, and management.
• Develop policies and procedures for accommodations and compliance.
• Lead cross-divisional work groups to deploy ADA/EEO programs.
• Manage data analytics, reporting, and confidentiality systems.
• Coordinate with EEOC and Maryland Civil Rights in legal matters.

Skills

ADA/EEO compliance

Policy development

Training & mentoring

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Introduction

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.

Job Duties Include

• 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 work groups 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

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

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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.