DIRECTOR OF FAIR PRACTICES (ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER I)

**Introduction** ---------------- The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans, active duty service members, their families and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service. Under the Department of Veterans and Military Families are five major programs: Service and Benefits Program Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Cemetery and Memorial Program Communications, Outreach, \& Advocacy Programs Maryland Veterans Trust Fund This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. **This position is telework eligible.** **GRADE** --------- 19 **LOCATION OF POSITION** ------------------------ Department of Veterans and Military Families 16 Francis Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 **POSITION DUTIES** ------------------- The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, Office of Fair Practices, is recruiting for a Director of Fair Practices. This position reports directly to the head of the agency and is responsible for overseeing DVMF’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal civil rights laws, policies, and procedures. The Director of Fair Practices will also serve as the agency's EEO Officer and ADA Coordinator. * Oversees the DVMF Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program to ensure compliance with State Personnel and Pensions 2\-302, 5\-201\- 212, Code of Maryland Regulations Section 17\.04\.08\.03, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, Executive Order 01\.01\.2007\.16, Code of Fair Employment Practices as well as other applicable civil rights laws and policies. * Ensures regular updates are provided to the head of the agency and DVMF leadership as needed regarding the agency’s EEO program. * Conducts thorough and timely EEO investigations and drafts investigative reports for review and approval by the head of the agency. * Prepares comprehensive and timely responses to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR). * Monitors all personnel actions adopted by DVMF to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, policies and procedures. * Designs, develops, and facilitates trainings for DVMF staff specific to ADA, EEO, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Non\-Retaliation and more. * Designs, develops and manages databases for tracking all DVMF EEO activity. * Prepares DVMF’s annual EEO data for submission to the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Office of the Statewide EEO Coordinator. * Perform other duties as assigned by the head of the agency. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** -------------------------- **Education****:** A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. **Experience****:** Four years of experience in administrative or professional work focused primarily on implementing best practices in the fields of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fair Practices, Employee Relations and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) **DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------------------- Two or more years of experience working for, or with, a public\-sector labor union. Two or more years of experience in an employee relations role. Two or more years of experience providing workplace training, either in\-person or virtual interactive training. Two or more years of experience investigating workplace discrimination complaints. Two or more years of experience administering Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and associated equal opportunity/access programs. Experience administering the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008\. **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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. **EXAMINATION PROCESS** ----------------------- The evaluation 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 submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201\. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [email protected] or 410\-767\-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1\-800\-735\-2258\. 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 recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.