PROGRAM MANAGER II (Labor Relations, Director-Corrections)

DPSCS OSEC General Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) OSEC General Administration seeks a Program Manager II to lead labor relations initiatives across corrections and related divisions. You will negotiate collective bargaining agreements and MOUs, and advise management on contract interpretation and dispute resolution.

Working with the Office of the Attorney General and other senior leaders, you will represent DPSCS in complex grievance and arbitration matters, requiring expert

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements and MOUs with unions such as AFSCME and SLEOLA.
• Advise management on labor contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Represent DPSCS interests in complex grievance and arbitration matters.
• Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General and other senior leaders.

Skills

Labor relations expertise

Executive presence

Negotiation

Strategic advisory

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

The Program Manager II supports the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) labor relations initiatives across the Department of Corrections and related divisions. The role negotiates collective bargaining agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with AFSCME and SLEOLA unions, advises management on labor contract interpretation and dispute resolution, and represents DPSCS interests in complex grievance and arbitration matters. The position requires strong executive presence, subject matter expertise in labor law and union relations, and coordination with the Office of the Attorney General and other senior leaders.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Five years of professional experience in human resources management, labor relations, or employment law, including three years of supervisory or executive level experience
• Proficient with technology (Word, Excel, Google Workspace)
• Experience interpreting employment laws including State Personnel and Pensions Titles 10, 12, and 17; FMLA; EEOC regulations; and collective bargaining agreements
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license (for assigned duties)
• Willingness to travel throughout Maryland for field duties and meetings