Deputy Director of Policy & Planning Unit
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
100 South Charles Street
Baltimore Maryland 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The purpose of this senior management position is to support and execute the mission of the Maryland Department of Labor and advance the strategic goals of the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI). Serving as a key member of the Divisions executive leadership team this position provides high-level policy leadership and strategic advice to the Director of UI Policy the Assistant Secretary and the Deputy Assistant Secretaries regarding complex State and federal legislation regulations and policy initiatives.
This position leads Division-wide policy development and implementation efforts related to reemployment employer taxation benefits administration and internal operational policies directs federal reporting grant development and compliance activities; and oversees the development of performance metrics and operational process analyses to support data-driven decision-making. The position plays a critical role in planning coordinating and advancing Division strategies required by statute regulation executive order and departmental priorities ensuring the efficient compliant and effective delivery of Unemployment Insurance services to the citizens of Maryland. The position reports to the Director of Policy and exercises managerial authority over the UI Policy team.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
As the Deputy Director this role leads and directs the day-to-day operations of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Policy and Planning and Legal Services functions ensuring full compliance with regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor and Maryland State laws to ensure the agencies goals are obtained.
Provide oversight in the following activities for the UI Policy Team:
- UI Management Model Standards
- Administration
- Internal Policy and Strategic Planning and Review Oversight
- UI Legislation and Regulations Administration
- Core Federal Performance Measures and USDOL Secretary Standards
- DUI Agreements Management
- Subpoena & PIA Request Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. (Must upload a copy of your college degree or transcripts).
Experience: Five years of experience in the public policy arena with an emphasis on policy development (either with a non-profit state or federal legislative office or regulatory agency). Three years ofsupervisory experience managing or leading teams overseeing and coordinating the general operationsof a unit applying rules and regulations or taking responsibility for developing policies or procedures.
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.
Bachelors degree in public policy science public administration or a related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and mustundergo a state and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment.
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
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.
Resumes are strongly encouraged please upload along with application
All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma transcript certificate etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information you may call International Consultants of Delaware Inc. or World Education Services Inc.or .
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
This is a full-time permanent position and eligible for full State benefits which include:
Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
Paid holidays 12-13 per year
Generous paid leave package (annual sick personal and compensatory leave)
State Pension (defined benefit plan)
Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
Comprehensive subsidized health dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles freegeneric prescriptions and free preventative health services
Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans status. If you are unable to apply online or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation you may submit via email to Please be sure to include your name identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor Office of Human Resources
Attn: #26- (Deputy Director of Policy & Planning/FR)
100 S. Charles Street
Baltimore MD 21201
The MD State Application Form can be found online Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities services and facilities without regard to race religion color sex age national origin or ancestry marital status parental status sexual orientation disability or veteran status.
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