Assistant Public Defender Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Introduction

As a State agency, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Office of the Public Defender is a statewide agency that provides superior representation to indigent clients at all stages of the criminal case, including trial, appeal, and eligible post-conviction proceedings. Representation is provided through offices and services at 52 locations statewide with a workforce of approximately 1000 employees.\r\n\r\n\r\nAt MOPD, we use our legal education and expertise to fight for justice and fairness. As tenacious advocates, we refuse to remain silent amid human suffering.Our unique talents, identities, educational backgrounds, and perspectives guide us in providing superior representation to our clients. We stand firm against prejudice, systemic racism, and inequity in all communities and spaces. OPD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work and welcomes candidates with lived experience in the criminal legal system.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an\r\nindependent state agency charged with providing superior, client-centered\r\nrepresentation to indigent individuals at all stages of the legal process.\r\nMOPD's vision is Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All. Operating\r\nacross 24 jurisdictions, our dedicated team of over 1,000 attorneys,\r\ninvestigators, social workers, and administrative professionals works\r\ncollaboratively to protect fundamental constitutional rights, preserve liberty,\r\nand advocate for systemic justice reform across Maryland.\r\nMOPD is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and\r\ntech-savvy Assistant Facilities Director to serve in a critical operational\r\nleadership role. Under the general direction of the Facilities Director, this\r\nposition functions as the primary deputy administrator, executing the statewide\r\noversight, strategic planning, daily operations, and long-term maintenance of\r\nMOPD's real estate footprint encompassing over 60 district offices, specialized\r\nunits, and administrative spaces across Maryland.\r\nThe Assistant Facilities Director bridges high-level\r\nexecutive planning with hands-on technical execution. Working, as delegated,\r\ndirectly with agency leadership, the Department of General Services (DGS), and\r\nprivate landlords, the incumbent ensures that MOPD's physical infrastructure\r\ndirectly supports its legal mission. Essential responsibilities include:\r\nProperty & Capital Project Oversight \r\n\r\nProject Execution: Direct design, construction,\r\nremodeling, and building systems maintenance across 60+ statewide facilities.\r\n\r\nLease & Budget Management: Handle software tracking\r\nof leases, DGS Form 680 space requests, negotiate state lease renewals, monitor\r\ncapital budgets, and audit contractor invoices.\r\n\r\nVendor & Site Logistics: Direct external\r\ncontractors, oversee office relocations, conduct site quality/ADA/OSHA\r\ninspections, and manage the digital work-order system.\r\nStrategic Planning & Daily Operations \r\n\r\nLeadership Alignment: Partner with the COO, CFO, and\r\ninternal divisions (IT, Fiscal, HR) to develop multi-year capital plans and\r\nfacility policies.\r\n\r\nEmergency & Safety Protocols: Lead Continuity of\r\nOperations (COOP) readiness, serve as primary DGS security liaison, and manage\r\nphysical access controls.\r\n\r\nProject Tracking & Systems Management: Utilize\r\nspecialized software to oversee facility maintenance requests, lease\r\nagreements, and capital projects. Monitor project status, deadlines, and key\r\nperformance dashboards to proactively identify and resolve operational issues,\r\nwhile preparing data-driven reports and purchase justifications for senior\r\nleadership.\r\n\r\nAuxiliary Services & Escalation: Manage the\r\nstatewide fleet vehicle program and parking allocations, while serving as\r\ntop-level escalation for complex landlord or operational disputes.\r\nPersonnel Management \r\n\r\nTeam Supervision: Directly lead, mentor, and evaluate\r\ndedicated Facilities Division staff.\r\n\r\nAdministrative Leadership: Handle performance reviews\r\n(PEPs), work assignments, leave approvals, recruitment, and disciplinary\r\nactions.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\r\n Education: Possession of a Bachelor's\r\ndegree from an accredited college or university.\r\n Experience: Five (5)Five years of facilities management and administrative work,including experience in\r\nfacilities management, lease administration, vendor management, or capital\r\nproject oversight.\r\n Experience managing multi-site state or local\r\ngovernment facilities programs and commercial lease administration (e.g., DGS\r\nForm 680 process).\r\n Experience with project management software.\r\n Direct supervisory experience leading\r\nfacilities, logistics, or operations personnel.\r\n Experience overseeing architectural build-outs,\r\nvendor procurement, and project tracking systems.\r\n Working knowledge of building codes, ADA\r\naccessibility, and OSHA safety standards.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the 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.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\nDriver's License: Employees must possess\r\na valid Maryland driver's license (Class C) and be capable of operating an E150\r\ncargo van.\r\n\r\nPhysical Demands: Ability to perform\r\nphysical activities, including breakdown of furniture and lifting items up to\r\n50 pounds.\r\n\r\nWorking Environment: Position involves\r\ntravel to statewide locations. Site visits may require personal protective\r\nequipment (PPE/hard hats) on construction sites or visits to detention centers\r\nhousing agency offices.\r\n\r\nWork Schedule: Full-time, permanent day\r\nshift. Availability after regular business hours may be required for\r\nfacility-related emergencies.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. Successful candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications/resumes preferred. Please fax all paper applications, resume, and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260.Inquiries regarding applications and submitting paper applications and resumes can be directed to: Office of the Public Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n