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Freestate ChalleNGe Academy

Edgewood, MD

Freestate ChalleNGe Academy (FCA) is a community based, quasi military program that leads, trains and mentor 16-18 year old at-risk youth so that they may become productive citizens with the values, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to be successful.

This position supervises and serves as the FCA commandant providing direction and vision to the cadre regarding effectiveness of its programs to include evaluations, assessments and development with emphasis on cadet achievement and graduation. See preferred qualifications.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

**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

One year of the required experience in one of the following: military leadership, administrative management or experience providing supervision to at-risk youths in a residential or quasi military setting.

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Prior military experience such as Senior Non Commissioned Officer, Non Commissioned Officer, Drill Instructor, Tech Instructor or similar training.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.

All information concerning your qualifications including 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 place on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit will be required prior to hire.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. The paper application must be received by 8:00 am, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application 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

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.