Chief of Staff (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III)

Introduction

The Secretary of Labor is seeking a talented and experienced professional to function as the Chief of Staff for the Maryland Department of Labor. This position will determine the issues requiring the attention of the Office of the Secretary, anticipating needs, and setting priorities for Labor’s actions, strategies, policies, and procedures. It is responsible for the central coordination of the secretary’s office functions, activities, and execution of the day-to-day operations. Other job duties include communicating the secretary’s programmatic and policy-making decisions to the MD Labor Senior Leadership Team and subordinate staff, identifying issues of primary interest to the Secretary, determining the scope of research and analysis needed, and representing the Secretary at meetings and events, as necessary.

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GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to facilitate collaboration and communication within the Office of the Secretary (OOS) and between the OOS and other divisions within the agency; direct resources and time; and manage decisions and processes to advance the key goals of the administration and the department improvements. Act on behalf of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary to steer key initiatives from conception to completion. Represents the agency in interagency and external communications. Drive decision-making processes to ensure rapid response and alignment with agency goals.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following :

• Lead and manage staff, allocate resources, and direct operations within the Office of the Secretary to accomplish agency priority goals.
• Establish and manage business processes; oversee key correspondence, information flow, and priority scheduling for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
• Steer key cross-division strategic initiatives from genesis to fruition by scheduling, planning and leading decision-making meetings and processes and tracking attainment of key goals.
• Serve as key communications and information links with other Cabinet agencies, the Attorney General and Comptroller’s office, the Governor’s office, the federal government, and other senior political officials.
• Work with division heads to drive strategic planning and execution of agency priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelor’s Degree

Experience : Five years of professional and / or administrative experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in public administration / policy or business administration.

Project Management : Three (3) years experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor / DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to 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

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 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.

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.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full state benefits, which include :

To learn more, please click this link : STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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. 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 mail or deliver in person. 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 :

MDOL Office of Administration

Attn : Ernestine Hyman 24-005484-0038

100 S. Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online. For additional information, please contact Ernestine Hyman at 410-230-6298 or via email ernestine.hyman1@maryland.gov.

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DOL 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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