Introduction
This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority''s pleasure.
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A resume must accompany your completed application.Â
GRADE
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
PTEU- Charles H. Hickey Jr. School West Campus
9700 Old Harford Road Â
Parkville, MD 21234
Main Purpose of Job
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!Â
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of the Administrative Program Manager IV, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on our youth and the staff community at DJS!Â
The Director of Professional Development & Training serves as the chief architect of the Departmentâs learning ecosystem, rooted in the belief that well-supported staff are the key to transformative youth outcomes. The main purpose of this executive-level role is to oversee the strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of all entry-level and continuous education programs, ensuring that every member of the DJS team â from residential facilities to community operations as well as support staffâ is not just trained, but truly equipped to thrive.
Empowering Our WorkforceÂ
You will lead a high-stakes unit dedicated to the professional growth and personal wellbeing of our staff. By providing robust, high-quality training, you ensure that DJS staff possess the skills needed to perform their roles with confidence and safety. This role recognizes that comprehensive training reduces workplace stress, fosters professional resilience, and creates a culture of care that extends from our staff to the youth we serve.Â
Strategic Leadership & ScopeÂ
The Director works in close partnership with Executive Leadership to coordinate specialized professional development for staff across agency units - focusing on direct care staff, leaders and managers. For units operating outside the strict mandates of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC), you will design learning paths that ensure these operations receive an equivalent level of support and resource allocation.Â
Compliance & Clinical ExcellenceÂ
The Director ensures seamless compliance with MPCTC standards while championing a holistic approach to juvenile justice. You will integrate advanced behavioral health frameworksâspecifically DBT and CBTâinto the core curriculum. By bridging the gap between operational security and therapeutic support, you help create a stable, informed environment where both staff and youth can achieve their best possible outcomes.Â
Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following:Â
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master''s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, or another comparable advanced degree in a related behavioral science or leadership field.
Experience: Eight years of progressive leadership in a large-scale training environment (Public Safety or Human Services preferred).Â
Certifications:Â MPCTC Instructor Certification (or ability to obtain).Â
Knowledge: Expert level understanding of the Maryland Juvenile system and foundations of professional/leadership development.Â
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:Â
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.Â
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department of Juvenile ServicesÂ
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood StreetÂ
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment # 26-005475-0003
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the Stateâs diversity.Â
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.Â
Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.Â
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.Â
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.Â
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.