Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week, plus County benefits. This position is funded by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Definition of Responsibility
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future provides educational opportunities to prepare all students to be college and career ready by the end of their 10th grade year. To prepare students for success in college, career, and in life, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Career Counseling Project Manager will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders supporting and advancing the project objectives through the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and tracking progress towards project completion.

This position requires extensive knowledge and skills and will work closely with our partners at Baltimore County Public Schools and the Community College of Baltimore County.

This position will lead the Department of Economic & Workforce Development’s career navigation team and support staff in the implementation of programs and activities related to the project.

Funding for this position is provided by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future fund, ensuring resources to make a meaningful community impact.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Economic and Workforce Development through the Deputy Director of Economic and Workforce Development, this professional leadership position is responsible for overseeing the agency’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future program.

Essential Job Duties

• In coordination with partners, establish a strategic plan that aligns with the vision and goals for The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law to ensure students have the knowledge and skills to complete entry-level credit-bearing college courses and work in high-wage and high-demand industries.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate career navigators, fiscal manager, office administrator, and other key program staff.
• Collaborate with inter-departmental and inter-agency teams to seamlessly connect students with specific workforce development opportunities, experiences, and training activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of available training and education programs including entrance requirements, competency requirements, and performance outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay apprised of current labor market trends; local workforce needs; education and training opportunities.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to program staff.
• Design and present customized programs and workshops for a diverse group of learners and staff, including students ages 11 through 21.
• Coordinate regularly scheduled convening of program implementation teams.
• Participate in meetings with school-based staff, BCPS CTE staff, business partners, and Baltimore County Government agencies.
• Participate in Baltimore County Workforce Development Board meetings and training opportunities.
• Regularly consult with the Senior Advisor for Education and Workforce Development to ensure full compliance with law and integration with workforce and education programs across the County.
• Contribute to the development of local policies and procedures necessary for the effective delivery of programs and services in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Oversee the compliance and reporting requirements of the grant program.
• Assist in preparing and managing the annual budget.
• Provide regular (weekly/monthly/ad hoc) status reports to Department and County leadership, the Workforce Development Board, MOU partners, and external stakeholders.
• Collect and analyze data for program effectiveness.
• Maintain confidential records and comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing data privacy and safety.

Qualifications

Preferred Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalent training and experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience
At least three years of management and supervisory experience, preferably in K – 12 or workforce development.

Ability to work on site and travel to multiple schools and business/stakeholder locations as part of routine duties

Must have a valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with project management, including overseeing projects through the planning and implementation phases.
• Ability to lead a team to meet Key Performance Metrics.
• Ability to hire and train high potential team members.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and fluid environment, maintaining a positive, solutions- oriented outlook.
• Ability and drive to lead innovative K – 12 programs to prepare students for training and employment.
• Knowledge of local business community and community resources.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of college and career readiness program administration and management of employees.
• Knowledge of managing grant programs.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that meet the needs of students across Baltimore County’s Public School system.
• Ability to establish rapport with staff and co-workers, develop and maintain effective working relationships with public, community partners, business representatives, and students.
• Strong and effective spoken and written communication skills with ability to prepare and present clear and accurate reports and project proposals.
• Ability to work under stringent deadlines and handle simultaneous assignments.
• Ability to work in a team environment, both leading and participating in teams.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is primarily sedentary, with occasional walking, lifting, and other restricted physical activities. Duties may include traveling between job sites.

Ability to work on site and travel to multiple schools and business/stakeholder locations as part of routine duties.

Must have a valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Please Note: This position is funded by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.