PSCS Management Advocate Series (PSCS Management Advocate I & II) - #25-006908-0004

The State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a Management Advocate I/II for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in Baltimore. Candidates will provide legal advice on employee relations and handle grievance appeals within a dynamic and critical department responsible for public safety. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in labor law, experience with grievance processes, and a commitment to employee relations.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

State pension

Supplemental retirement options

Maryland State Employees Credit Union membership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor may substitute experience.
• Three years in employee/labor relations with legal advisory roles.
• Preferred litigation experience with Maryland State government.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal advisor on disciplinary actions and grievance appeals.
• Represent the department at administrative hearings and settlement conferences.
• Interpret and resolve employee-employer disputes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Legal Advisory

Grievance Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.) 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

PSCS Management Advocate I:Grade 17 -$64,984.00 (with potential growth up to $104,954) PSCS Management Advocate II:Grade 18 -$69,323.00 (with potential growth up to $112,044)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Rd Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The Management Advocate I and II (Employee Relations Unit Hearing Officer) position servesas a legal advisor to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services onSecond Step Appeals and renders legally sufficient decisions on Disciplinary Action andGrievance and Dispute Resolution Appeals. The incumbent also represents the Department ofPublic Safety and Correctional Services on appeals of grievances, disciplinary actions and disputeresolution complaints before the Department of Budget and Management, the Office ofAdministrative Hearings (“OAH”) and the Correctional Officers’ Bill of Rights (“COBR”)Hearing Board. This position makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Department ofPublic Safety and Correctional Services on the legal sufficiency of Notices of Termination, Noticesof Disciplinary Charges (“NODC”) and appeals of terminations. This position represents theDepartment at Settlement Conferences before the Department of Budget and Management. Theincumbent is also responsible for interpreting, reviewing and resolving employee-employerrelations disputes arising out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (“MOU”).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PSCS Management Advocate I Education:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience:Three years of professional experience in employee or labor relations, one year must include representing management before an administrative law judge in hearings at the Office ofAdministrative Hearings, or similar adjudicatory setting, that involves all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases,including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis. Note:Candidates may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor(J.D.) degree from an accredited law school for the required experience PSCS Management Advocate II Education:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Two years of experience representing management before an administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of Administrative Hearings, or similar adjudicatory settings that involve all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis. Note:Candidates may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications. Litigation Experience Experience working with a Maryland State government agency

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System from the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, Department of Budget and Management within six months from the time of appointment to the position. Employees are also required to obtain recertification every six months thereafter. 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 [e-mail]. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If 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 [e-mail] referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services: Tiara Mills [e-mail] If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [e-mail] or 410-767-4850. 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.