The Division of Labor and Industry, the workplace standards enforcement authority of the Maryland Department of Labor, is seeking a Senior Advisor to serve as a member of the Division’s senior leadership,  and be deeply engaged in the work of the Division to strengthen and enforce Maryland’s workplace standards, protect workers and the public, and further the Moore-Miller Administration’s policy goals.

The position provides strategic and programmatic assistance to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, supports program leadership and staff in the Division, coordinates with the Office of the Secretary, and works collaboratively within and outside the agency to strengthen and effectuate the Division’s mission.

The role may include the following: 

• Policy analysis and development, including legal analysis of legislation, and legal and factual research and analysis in connection with recommending and developing new regulatory and legislative initiatives; 
•  Assistance with planning and implementing new program initiatives, including analysis of enforcement program outcomes and metrics, conducting and guiding research to inform and increase the effectiveness of our programs, and developing and implementing plans for stakeholder engagement.
• Represents the Commissioner and other Program Managers within the Division at State, federal, and local meetings, Board, Task Force, and Advisory Group meetings, and meetings with stakeholders as directed

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Resumes are acceptable.

GRADE 22

LOCATION OF POSITION

10946 Golden West Drive, Ste 160, Hunt Valley, MD (Baltimore County)

or

New Silver Spring Location (Montgomery County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. educational institution.

Experience: Two years of legal practice or legal experience, preferably in the subject areas of labor law, employment law, and/or administrative law, or two years of experience working in a policy role for a state, local, or federal government agency.

A copy of your degree or transcript must be uploaded with your application. 

The MD State Application Form can be found online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=24&R2=005479&R3=0052

Maryland 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.