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State of Maryland

Deputy Director, Maryland Public Employee Relations Board (EXEC AIDE III)

State of Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403


IntroductionTo apply, please submit resumes/references to Erica L. Snipes, PERB Executive Director at erica.snipes@maryland.gov by (30 days from posting) at 11:59PM, ET. The subject line should read: (YOUR NAME – Position Title). Ms. Snipes may be reached by phone at (410) 260-7291, if there are questions about the Deputy Director position or the interview process.

GRADE22

LOCATION OF POSITIONPERB Office, 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis MD

POSITION DUTIESDeputy Director– with primary responsibility for one of these subject areas: Public Higher Education Institutions, or Public Schools, or Public State Employment.

Job Summary:

Per Maryland Public Employee Relations Act (PERA), at MD Code Annotated, State Government §22-305(a), the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB, the Board) shall appoint three (3) Deputy Directors. The Deputy Directors will be primarily responsible for labor relations in Public Higher Education Institutions (State Universities/Colleges & Community Colleges), Public State Employment, and Maryland’s Public Schools. Generally, the Deputy Directors investigate Unfair Labor Practices filed with the Board and report those results to the Board. Qualified Deputy Directors may also present some cases at unfair labor practice hearings.

Specific Responsibilities (per PERA at §21-305(B)):

Each Deputy Director is responsible to serve at the direction of the Board.

Each Deputy Director shall investigate Unfair Labor Practice charges and present the results of their investigation to the Board.

After the filing of a charge, the Deputy Director, along with the Board, shall seek informal resolution of charges or complaints.

If the charged Unfair Labor Practice concerns a party’s conduct in collective bargaining, the appropriate Deputy Director shall determine whether there is probable cause for the Board to issue a complaint.

Other specific directions/duties per the Board’s indication, within the parameters of PERA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The individual in the Deputy Director position should be self-starting, self-motivated, and possess the knowledge and experience the statute requires.

They must be prepared for direction and critique from the Board about the investigative materials/results they provide to the Board.

The individuals should have knowledge of what constitutes “probable cause” regarding unfair labor practice charges, including those alleging conduct in bargaining that impacts bargaining.

Writing and analysis ability must be above college level.

Those with a Juris Doctor degree are preferred.

EXAMINATION PROCESSThe 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.

BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSTo apply, please submit resumes/references to Erica L. Snipes, PERB Executive Director at erica.snipes@maryland.gov by (30 days from posting) at 11:59PM, ET. The subject line should read: (YOUR NAME – Position Title). Ms. Snipes may be reached by phone at (410) 260-7291, if there are questions about the Deputy Director position or the interview process.

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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