Director of Legislative Response and Special Projects

Introduction Program ManagerII is amanagerial level of work in the Management Service of the State Personnel Management System.

Employees in this classification are responsible for directing programs unique to their agency's mission and operations and which are not found in other agencies.\nResumes are acceptable as additional information, however,\nthe application must be completed or it will be subject to rejection.\nThis is a Management Services position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\n GRADE 20\n LOCATION OF POSITION 100 S.

Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201\n Main Purpose of Job This position functions as the Director of Legislative Response and Special Projects.

This\nperson has primary responsibility for coordinating the legislative and regulatory response for\nthe Office of Financial Regulation, including policy support for the operational units of the\nOffice.

Specifically, this position provides technical support and project development and\nimplementation with regard to policy changes, legislation, and regulations at each of the local,\nstate and federal levels.

This person is also responsible for special projects that may be\nassigned by the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners to\nfurther the Division's mission.

These activities further the regulatory mandate of the\nCommissioner.

The Director of Legislative Response and Special Projects is a position\nthat may, at management's discretion, work remotely in accordance with the Agency's\ntelework policies.\n POSITION DUTIES Duties of this position include but are not limited to:\n\n\nCoordinates the Agency's legislative and regulatory response:\n\n\n• Assists in drafting legislation, tracking bills, and preparing\ntestimony, fiscal notes, and other written \tmaterials in response to\nlegislative requests.\n• Provides policy and project management support for regulatory\ninitiatives, including drafting regulations, coordinating regulatory\npackages, analyzing economic impacts, and facilitating stakeholder\nmeetings.\n• Collects and analyzes data on the effects of relevant legislation and\nregulations.\n• Develops outreach and training materials to inform industry and\nthe public about legislative and regulatorychanges.\n• Designs and delivers training sessions for Office staff on legislative\nand regulatory updates to ensure compliance and awareness.\n\n\nStaffs, coordinates, schedules, and writes reports for any legislative\nstudy groups and work groups, in the banking and consumer financial\nservices sector mandated or requested by the legislature.\n\n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university\nExperience: 2 years of experience with State Legislative process and 2 years of experience in preparing policy positions.\n DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.\nJuris Doctor from and accredited college or university\nExperience with interpreting/implementing statutes and regulations, public policy analysis and/or financial services sector.\nExperience tracking federal and state legislative, regulatory and operational changes within anorganization.\nExperience with the regulatory process and working with stakeholders in a regulatoryenvironment.\nExperience managing regulatory affairs in public sector environment.\n SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS All candidates are subject to a background check\nagainst files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI)\nto determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of\nunemployment overpayment/fraud.

Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether\nor not a candidate is offered employment.\n 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 theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\nAll information concerning the qualifications, including any required\ndocumentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and\nreceived by the closing date.

Information submitted after this date will not be\nconsidered.\nFor positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent\nAmerican education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service\nmust be provided prior to hire.

For further information, you may call\nInternational Consultants of Delaware, Inc.

or World Education\nServices Inc.

or .\n EXAMINATION PROCESS The\nexamination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the\ninformation provided on your application.

Therefore, it is essential that the\napplication is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant\neducation and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above\nand submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification,\nlicense, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your\napplication regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum\nqualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.\nThe 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.\n BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS The online application is STRONGLY preferred.

However, if you are\nunable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or password,\nplease contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM\ndaily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit\nan email request to . If you encounter\ndifficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via\nmail or deliver in person.

Please be sure to include your name, identification\nnumber (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure\ntimely processing.

\n\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage\nthem to apply.

If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of\nyour DD-214.\n\nThe paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on\nthe closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect\napplication forms will not be accepted.

\n\nPLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION\n\nCompleted applications, required documentation, and any required\naddendums may be mailed to: \n\nMaryland Department of Labor/ Office of Administration\nAttn: Jasmine Hubbard \n100 S.

Charles Street, 5th Floor\nBaltimore, MD 21201 \n\nFor additional information, please contact Jasmine Hubbard at\n410-767-2627 or via email \n\nThe MD State Application Form can be found online \n\nMaryland\nDepartment of Labor is an equal opportunity employer.

It is the policy of LABOR\nthat all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities,\nservices, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age,\nnational origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual\norientation, disability or veteran status.\n