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\n GRADE 17\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position functions as an Administrative Coordinator/Investigator within�the Office of Fair Practices and Inclusion�(OFPI).�This position's primary duty will be to investigate complaints of discrimination and bullying to include equal employment opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment complaints, and potential Standards of Conduct breaches.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent will...\r\n\r\n\r\n Receive, investigate, and recommend corrective action to charging parties' supervisor\r\n Coordinate the administrative processes needed for the resolution of all EEO/ADA related complaints filed by DPSCS employees\r\n Assist with preparing detailed responses to EEO/ADA related complaints from outside agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the MD Commission on Civil Rights in their respective region.\r\n Have ownership of cases, from start to finish, and supporting the office in work flow, templates, SOPs, and updating policy/directive when necessary.�\r\n Draft memos, and prepare communications on the OFPI Executive's behalf as related to casework/findings/decisions/etc.\r\n Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records and storing data; compiling and sharing all EEO reports for the Executive Directors review.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\n

Experience:

Five years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\n

Notes:

\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for

• year basis for the required experience.

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DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nPreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n1. Experience conducting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), civil rights, workplace misconduct, and other administrative investigations and writing legally defensible investigative reports\r\n2. Experience interpreting and applying federal and state EEO laws, regulations, employment policies, and standards of proof.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.\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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and 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\n\r\nCLICK

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STATE

OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\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\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to kimberly.banks@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 tiara.mills@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 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.\r\n\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\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n