Director of Community Investment Initiative; Program Manager III

Position: Director of Community Investment Initiative (PROGRAM MANAGER III) - #26-005478-0002
Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion.

In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

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GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The Director of Community Investment leads special projects and reform initiatives within the DPSCS. This role involves close collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to partner with communities statewide, delivering impactful events and programming. The Director strategically invests களაბ public and private resources in both institutional and non-institutional settings to enhance overall community and institutional well-being. The CI Director serves as the Department’s community engagement liaison.

The Director is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, state, local and federal government agencies, donors, corporate partners, facilities leadership and internal departments. Collaborate with community groups to co-create initiatives that are community‑led and impactful within and outside of the agency, such as DPSCS Health and Wellness program, Trauma response programming, back to school events, turkey drive events, job fairs (in conjunction with human resources), reentry simulations, and statewide reentry conferences.

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of staff focused on community investment/engagement. Coordinate and oversee the departments Citizen Advisory Boards within the Baltimore, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Jessup and Eastern regions. The Director will also assist with hosting the board meetings within the regions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

4 years of experience planning, implementing, and executing project management in Public Safety and/or Trauma Informed Care Sectors მოკლესი.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Master’s Degree. 3 years of experience managing grants & loans for the sake of community development and improvement.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The 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. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated…