STAFF SPECIALIST III EDUCATION

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)  is accepting applications for the position of Staff Specialist III within the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning.  The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position or function only.  Persons interested in future positions will need to reapply.

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Baltimore City: 1100 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

To assist the General Educational Development (GED) Administrator in coordinating the implementation of the GED Testing Program as prescribed by the Maryland Code and Bylaws as well as the policies of the GED Testing Service of the American Council on Education.

Provides technical assistance to the Maryland GED® office to monitor, review and update multiple databases, prepare monthly, quarterly or annual statistical reports on data pertaining to GED testing.  Oversee coordination with instructional services and alternative methods of earning a Maryland High School Diploma and public information.  Monitor GED® testing procedures to ensure compliance with COMAR regulations and accuracy in jurisdiction- specific test taker eligibility determinations.  Manage customer complaints and waiver requests.  Generate daily financial reports in the GED Office.   Assist with diploma issuance and transcript and verification requests.  Coordinate with Adult Instructional Programs to provide GED Ready testing, counseling, support and resources.  Support GED Office outreach efforts by providing professional development to Workforce Development Centers, government agencies, libraries and other stakeholders.  Assist in special assignments by the GED Administrator or Director of Adult Education and Literacy.

Education: Possession of a Master’s degree or at least 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.

Experience: Three years of administrative, librarian, teaching or rehabilitation work in education, library or rehabilitation programs.

Notes:

1. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree or 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.  

2. The above requirements are set by the Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104.

Two years experience in adult education program or GED instructional program, including analyzing performance data.  Three years experience in administrative or professional work including program evaluation and data analysis.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud.  Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications 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 placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.      

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

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 must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person.  Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 15-005298-0003
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.