PROGRAM MANAGER II

This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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This position functions as the Director for the Maryland National Guard Military Youth Corps Freestate ChalleNGe Academy, a program for at-risk youth. The positon will plan, develop, administer and manage a comprehensive youth training and development program; set program standards within federal and state guidelines; and approve, monitor and modify program content to ensure attainment of program objectives.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.

Eight years of program development experience, including 4 years of supervisory/management experience.

• Prior experience with at-risk youth education programs.
• Extensive knowledge and experience supervisory/management experience with the United States Armed Forces.

Candidates for positions in this classification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as required by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Family Law Article, Section 5-561.

Candidates in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

For immediate consideration, upload one WORD or PDF file, at the "Resume" tab, that contains:

1. a cover letter stating your interest and

2. a current professional resume.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at www.naces.org/members.htm

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit via mail.  Please be sure to include all documents listed above to ensure timely processing. Complete application packets may be mailed to:

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office

Fifth Regiment Armory, Room B10

Baltimore, MD 21201-2288  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact rhonda.walkins@maryland.gov

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.