INTRODUCTION
To apply, please submit your resume and two writing samples (i.e. court briefing, memo in support of a position – may redact names/identifying information) to Erica L. Snipes, PERB Executive Director at erica.snipes@maryland.gov by November 15th, 2024 at 11:59PM, ET. The subject line should read: (YOUR NAME – Position Title). Ms. Snipes may be reached by phone at (410) 260-7291, if there are questions about the Deputy Director position or the interview process.

GRADE
22

LOCATION OF POSITION
PERB Office, 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis MD

POSITION DUTIES
Deputy Director– with primary responsibility for one of these subject areas: Public Higher Education Institutions, or Public Schools, or Public State Employment

Job Summary: 
Per Maryland Public Employee Relations Act (PERA), at MD Code Annotated, State Government §22-305(a), the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB, the Board) shall appoint three (3) Deputy Directors. The Deputy Directors will be, one area for each, primarily responsible for labor relations in Public Higher Education Institutions (State Universities/Colleges & Community Colleges), Public State Employment (referring to the Units of State Government as noted in MD Code Annotated, State Personnel & Pensions Article § 3- 102), and Maryland’s Public Schools. Generally, the Deputy Directors investigate Unfair Labor Practices filed with the Board and report those results to the Board. Qualified Deputy Directors may also present some cases at unfair labor practice hearings. 

Specific Responsibilities (per PERA at §21-305(B)): 

• Each Deputy Director is responsible to serve at the direction of the Board. 
• Each Deputy Director shall investigate Unfair Labor Practice charges and present the results of their investigation to the Board—which investigation the Board shall rely upon for a determination of probable cause to issue a complaint against the charged party.  
• After the filing of a charge, and continuing even if the Board issues a complaint, PERA §21-307(C) & (D) [MD Code, State Government, §22-307(C)&(D)], requires the Deputy Director, along with the Board, to seek informal resolution of charges or complaints.  
• If the charged Unfair Labor Practice concerns a party’s conduct in collective bargaining that allegedly impacted such bargaining, the appropriate Deputy Director shall determine whether there is probable cause for the Board to issue a complaint. 
• Other specific directions/duties per the Board’s indication, with the parameters of PERA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Maryland, or become licensed to practice law in Maryland within a year of their hiring date. 
• The individual in the Deputy Director position should be self-starting, self-motivated, and possess the knowledge and experience the statute requires. 
• They must be prepared for direction and critique from the Board about the investigative materials/results they provide to the Board. 
• The individual should have knowledge of what constitutes “probable cause” regarding unfair labor practice charges, including those alleging conduct in bargaining that impacts bargaining, so they may present an appropriate determination for the Board in such matters. 
• Writing and analysis ability must be as expected of a licensed Attorney.

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.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

• Resume 
• Two writing samples (i.e. court briefing, memo in support of a position – may redact names/identifying information)

BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please submit your resume and two writing samples (i.e. court briefing, memo in support of a position – may redact names/identifying information) to Erica L. Snipes, PERB Executive Director at erica.snipes@maryland.gov by November 15th, 2024 at 11:59PM, ET. The subject line should read: (YOUR NAME – Position Title). Ms. Snipes may be reached by phone at (410) 260-7291, if there are questions about the Deputy Director position or the interview process.

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.