Deputy Director of Unemployment Insurance Benefits Division (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II)

Introduction

This recruitment is limited to current employees in Unemployment Insurance only.

Are you seeking an opportunity to help current residents of Maryland? If so, the Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance is currently looking to hire a dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic person to join our UI University team as the Deputy Director of UI Benefits unit. #JoinTeamLabor

This position is at-will and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.

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LOCATION OF POSITION

1100 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Deputy Director of Benefits as a senior staff member of the Asst. Secretary MDUI, provides administrative support, technical guidance, and supervision for federally-funded unemployment compensation programs in Maryland.

They are responsible for assisting with the concept, development, and implementation of the program(s) automation. In addition, the Deputy Director of Benefits position further entails assisting with the direct line supervisory responsibility for the Claim Center and Adjudication Center Directors, the Administrator of Special Programs, and the Special Projects Coordinator, including the Work Sharing Program and the Central Processing Unit.

POSITION DUTIES

• Plan, organize, manage, and supervise program and personnel of the Claim Centers and Special Programs Units to fulfill the goals and mandates of the Maryland Department of Labor and Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance.
• Oversee the issues that arise with Maryland Benefits System, BEACON as it pertains to MDUI s benefits division.
• Initiate BEACON programming implementation requests and fixes (PIR’s) for the Maryland Office of Unemployment Insurance programs.
• Oversee and direct activities relating to all unemployment compensation claims under state unemployment programs, claims for Unemployed Federal Civilian Employees, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Work Sharing Unemployment Compensation, Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Military, and any Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation or Extended Benefit programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing rules, regulations, standards and controls for carrying out and completing the work of all units under the supervision of this position.
• Assist in planning and implementing legislative changes to the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law.
• Evaluate the work of subordinate staff and provide Performance and Evaluation Program ratings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : Seven years of professional human resources experience with increasing levels of responsibilities; including at least four years of leadership and supervisory experience.

Note :

• Bachelor's degree in Business or closely related area years of experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Must have five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of MD benefit system BEACON.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be a current employee of Maryland Unemployment Insurance.

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.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

Resumes are strongly encouraged and acceptable as additional information in the selection process. However, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.

must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and / or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection.

Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.

S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.

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

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Attn : 24-005483-0027 (Deputy Director of Unemployment Insurance Benefits Division / FR)

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100

Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online. The Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Labor 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.

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