Chief Administrator - Maryland Parole Commission

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

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About The Position

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. The main purpose of the position is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Commission and to ensure that the agency's seven operational units function with maximum efficiency. This position is also responsible for the oversight of the agency's Managing for Results (MFR) initiatives and developing ongoing strategies to ensure that MFR goals and objectives are achieved. It coordinates with the Office the Attorney General all matters pertaining to litigation filed against the Commission as well as matters that require legal review and/or interpretation. As the lead administrator for the Maryland Parole Commission, this position oversees the day-to-day operations and ensures that the Commission's seven operational units function with maximum efficiency. This position is also responsible for the oversight of the agency's Managing For Results (MFR) initiatives and developing ongoing strategies to ensure that MFR goals and objectives are achieved. This position coordinates with the Office of the Attorney General on all matters pertaining to litigation filed against the Commission as well as matters that require legal review and/or interpretation. This position also: Assists the Chairperson with the overall management of the Commission that includes eighty employees; serves as designated Appointing Authority for agency in the absence of Chairperson; monitors the agency budget in conjunction with the Chairperson, develops, articulates and disseminates agency policy; evaluates staffing needs and reassigns personnel; sets performance standards for Commission units; reviews performance evaluations and imposes progressive discipline when appropriate. Meets regularly with managers of the Commission units to ensure that agency goals and objectives are being achieved; ensures policies are reviewed and updated as necessary; reviews and assesses unit productivity and makes recommendations and/or determines what action is to be taken to improve unit productivity; trains and educates staff on new initiatives; implements new programs or procedures when necessary. undefined· Manages, directs, supervises and evaluates subordinate staff; guides unit managers and staff to maintain a high level of efficiency with respect to operations. Assists with development and implementation of programs and projects in conjunction with sister agencies; meets regularly with administrators of agencies to address concerns and develop solutions for problems. Develops Managing For Results (MFR) goals and objectives and strategies to achieve same; compiles, reviews, assesses and evaluates MFR data and reports, findings/recommendations to Departmental liaison. Coordinates litigation with Office of Attorney General and seeks legal advice on cases requiring resolutions; prepares the agency's Annual Report; responds to inquiries from Maryland judiciary, Office of the Attorney General, State's Attorneys, social agencies and programs, inmates and attorneys concerning parole-related or case specific issues.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.
• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Political Science.
• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience working for Corrections or a Criminal Justice related agency with two (2) years supervising or managing others.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree
• Experience working with the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Offender Case Management System (OCMS) and/or Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Commission and to ensure that the agency's seven operational units function with maximum efficiency.
• Responsible for the oversight of the agency's Managing for Results (MFR) initiatives and developing ongoing strategies to ensure that MFR goals and objectives are achieved.
• Coordinates with the Office the Attorney General all matters pertaining to litigation filed against the Commission as well as matters that require legal review and/or interpretation.
• Assists the Chairperson with the overall management of the Commission that includes eighty employees
• Serves as designated Appointing Authority for agency in the absence of Chairperson
• Monitors the agency budget in conjunction with the Chairperson
• Develops, articulates and disseminates agency policy
• Evaluates staffing needs and reassigns personnel
• Sets performance standards for Commission units
• Reviews performance evaluations and imposes progressive discipline when appropriate.
• Meets regularly with managers of the Commission units to ensure that agency goals and objectives are being achieved
• Ensures policies are reviewed and updated as necessary
• Reviews and assesses unit productivity and makes recommendations and/or determines what action is to be taken to improve unit productivity
• Trains and educates staff on new initiatives
• Implements new programs or procedures when necessary
• Manages, directs, supervises and evaluates subordinate staff
• Guides unit managers and staff to maintain a high level of efficiency with respect to operations.
• Assists with development and implementation of programs and projects in conjunction with sister agencies
• Meets regularly with administrators of agencies to address concerns and develop solutions for problems.
• Develops Managing For Results (MFR) goals and objectives and strategies to achieve same
• Compiles, reviews, assesses and evaluates MFR data and reports, findings/recommendations to Departmental liaison.
• Coordinates litigation with Office of Attorney General and seeks legal advice on cases requiring resolutions
• Prepares the agency's Annual Report
• Responds to inquiries from Maryland judiciary, Office of the Attorney General, State's Attorneys, social agencies and programs, inmates and attorneys concerning parole-related or case specific issues.

Benefits

• health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager