Continuous

Regular Schedule: Non-Merit, 34 hours per week, plus County benefits. This is a grant-funded position.

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

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 will result in your application not being considered. You may attach your resume to the application.

JOB PURPOSE

Main purpose: The Career Navigator will be the lead organizer of job seeker support in Baltimore County’s contributions to the Maryland Works for Wind (MWW) project, funded by the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge (GJC) grant through the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Background: In August 2022, EDA awarded the Maryland Department of Labor $22,952,185 of GJC grant funding for the MWW project. The Maryland Department of Labor was charged to create an offshore wind (OSW) workforce development pipeline helping provide skilled talent to the emerging local OSW clean energy industry. As a subrecipient of this grant, the Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) was awarded funds to support the project. Funding will be used to establish clear career pathways for local jobseekers and address the needs of employers in Maryland’s offshore wind industry, particularly for projects located at Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA).

Position: Under general supervision of the Program Manager GJC, the Career Navigator is responsible for coordinating support for individuals seeking placement in the MWW workforce pipeline and recruiting jobseekers into the offshore industry. This work will involve engagement of individuals throughout the Central Maryland region.

Duties listed below are essential to program execution:

• Regularly conduct outreach to jobseekers about OSW training and employment opportunities, including Registered Apprenticeship careers and other available positions
• Work with training providers to recruit program participants
• Increase awareness of OSW opportunities through establishing a targeted Offshore Wind Awareness campaign in coordination with Baltimore County Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Develop and implement recruitment activities specifically designed to inform and attract target populations under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Maryland’s State Workforce Plan (ex. returning citizens, at-risk youth, unemployed, veterans, individuals in recovery, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
• Support the management of collaborative case management and career planning support services to trainees
• Identify and addressing barriers to employment for all potential and active program participants

• Create and distribute general Labor Market Information and specific information about the range of available occupations and trainings within the OSW industry sector
• Work with employers, businesses, and training provider partners to develop career pathway for MWW industries for sectors like manufacturing; logistics; and, skilled trades
• Assist in planning recruitment events in partnership with Tier I and II training providers to identify future employees and to showcase the opportunities available to jobseekers in the OSW industry
• Support the program manager in regularly convening MWW training providers
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports to Program Manager for internal use and State grant reports
• Work with the Program Analyst to track jobseekers from recruitment, training and employment

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field required; master’s degree preferred. Career advising credentials (CPRW, GCDF, CCC, etc.) are preferred.

• Additional education may be substituted for the required work experience on a year for year basis, for up to one year. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education requirements on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years.

• Background or knowledge of the OSW industry or other renewable sectors
• Ability to establish credibility through consultative relationships with employers
• Experience working in or with private sector businesses
• Ability to work towards a win-win result that matches a jobseeker’s career goals with employers’ real talent needs
• Ability to set goals and focus on achieving them
• A strong belief in and dedication to helping clients achieve career success
• Ability to take personal initiative by identifying, organizing and prioritizing tasks to achieve outcomes
• Ability to assess what is working and to quickly adapt when a new approach is needed
• Knowledge of the job search process with experience using current job search tools and resources
• Experience with current résumé writing and interviewing techniques
• Experience administering and interpreting educational and career aptitude assessments
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an understanding of individuals’ needs while they seek employment
• Experience maintaining relationships with clients
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience with automated case management systems
• Skill working as part of a team
• Intermediate level skills using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, computer job search tools) Internet, internet email accounts, and various computerized tutorials
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.

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

Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails frequent walking, standing, and other limited physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Please Note: This position is funded by the Good Jobs Challenge Grant through September 30th 2025. Additional funding may be found for extended employment beyond grant expiration.

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.