Victims Rights Advocate Salary$50,392.00 - $83,807.00 AnnuallyLocation Baltimore CityJob TypeFull TimeJob Number3235-mta-vicrgtadv-5/3-wjDepartmentMaryland Transit AdministrationOpening Date05/23/2024Closing Date6/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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DescriptionAre you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Police Force, is recruiting for Victims Rights Advocate. This position provides direct administrative support to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) of the Professional Standards and Accountability Bureau (PSAB), a select group of sworn investigators and civilian staff working under the authority of the MDOT MTA Police Force and tasked with investigating the most complex and sensitive misconduct investigations for the Department and allied police agencies. This position provides a key role in the day-to-day operations of the I in managing all incoming complaints. The IAU Victims Rights Advocate will maintain contact with complainants via telephone, email and data entry in a citizen accessible database. As a confidential employee, the position communicates daily with citizens. IAU Commanders, IAU investigators and with the Administrative Charging Committee. The Victims Rights Advocate will assist IAU investigators in meeting the Department's requirements concerning investigations of employee misconduct. The Victims Rights Advocate must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality with regard to employment and disciplinary matters, personnel records and issues associated with the Office of Fair Practice, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and other regulatory requirements.QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work. Candidate must have support services experience in a criminal justice related field or work experience in a public or private agency providing direct human services to members of the publicSELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.Notes:
Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Licenses & CertificationsEmployees in this classification may be assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.Additional InformationTO APPLY:You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MOOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MOOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.NOTE: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/.MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation.Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.TTY call 711TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay ServiceThe MTA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIssue Date:5/23/24Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.AgencyMaryland Department of TransportationAddressSee Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application , Maryland, PhoneSee Job Posting Websitehttp://www.mdot.maryland.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email