PROGRAM MANAGER IV

State Salary Grade 22

Annual Salary Range: $64,608 - $94,335

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a professional position serving as the Manager of the of the Office of Child Care, Child Care Licensing Branch responsible for providing leadership, management, and oversight of the Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of children in out-of-home care through the licensure of child care centers, the issuance of Letters of Compliance to children care programs, and the registration of family child care homes.  Also the position supports the goal of helping all children to enter school ready to learn by approving nursery schools and providing technical assistance to licensed and registered child care programs.

Provides direction and supervision to Regional Managers in executing licensing functions; sets standards and monitors Regional Office activity relative to processing child care and nursery school applications, investigating complaints, initiating enforcement actions, maintaining files, providing technical assistance to providers and responding to informational requests from the community and other agencies; interprets policy and assists in the resolution of complaints from child care providers, parents and other customers of the central or regional offices; assigns responsibilities to and supervises performance of Licensing Branch staff; responds to public inquiries directed to the Governor, State Superintendent of Schools, and other officials; represents the Office of Child Care with provider groups, advocacy groups, other agencies and organization in workgroups, committees, and meetings; prepares reports and budget materials that support other licensing needs and activities.

EDUCATION:  A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36-post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education, Administration/Supervision, Early Childhood, Social Work or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE:  Eight (8) years of professional administrative experience in management, administration and/or supervision of Child Care Licensing Programs.

NOTE:  Two additional years of experience as defined may substitute for the Master’s Degree.

Knowledge of Early Learning and Child Care programs; knowledge of Child Care Licensing operations and the procedures and practices that ensure safe and sanitary conditions at child care facilities, child care centers and family child care homes; knowledge of the processes and statutory regulatory standards involved in licensing child care facilities;  and issues governing education programs for Early Learning; skill in managing multiple tasks, identifying potential issues, and recommending solutions; skill in developing, initiating and interpreting policies and procedures and presenting recommendations; skill in communicating detailed policy information to a variety of audiences; ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in making decisions and when evaluating licensing requirements and conditions; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.

Applicants for this classification must consent to State Police and Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations/Background Checks as a routine procedure for all employees required to work with Child Care Services Facilities.   Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration, applications should be received by October 20, 2017 – Open Until Filled. 

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for – Program Manager IV – Chief of Child Care Licensing Branch Position# 046990  - JobAps# 17-005479-0022 Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OHR/Careers.aspx.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request