Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.
The closing date has been extended to allow more applicants to apply. If you already applied and were approved you do not need to reapply.
GRADE
ASTD17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human ServicesFamily Investment Administration
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of The Emergency Food Programs andSpecial Projects (EFP/SP) within the Family Investment Administration (FIA) the HumanServices Program Planning Administrator will be responsible for writing scopes of workconstructing packages and evaluating grant applications to determine fitness and vendorscapacity to deliver high quality services to FIA. The Human Services Program PlanningAdministrator will extensively contribute to the development of Request for Proposal documents.The person in this position will work closely with other DHS units and other State agencies insupport of better collaboration and innovation in Emergency Food Programs and SpecialProjects. The Human Services Program Administrator will provide skilled support consultationinformation guidance interpretation and technical assistance to EFP/SPF. Additionally theposition requires a highly qualified creative individual who can work independently.
POSITION DUTIES
- Manages Emergency Food Program and Special Projects (EFP/SP) contracts and supports Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) in the implementation of the program
- Conducts monitoring visits to ensure EFP/SP programs are implemented in accordance with approved plans and program policies.
- Ensures timely submission of monitoring reports to FIA vendors and Local Departments of Social Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices and organizations.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices and organizationson a yearforyear basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate level educationat an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credithours per year for up to two years of the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered.Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
One year of required experience in preparingand managing contracts and working with procurement.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
One year of experience trackingdeadlines managing databases scheduling meetings compiling agendas andrecording minutes.
One year ofexperience in drafting and reviewing complex documents.
One year of experience inassisting with the development of policies programs and standard operatingprocedures.
One year of experience in usingMicrosoft and Google platform tools.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
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.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: healthinsurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.
- Personal Leave new State employees are awarded six 6 personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
- Annual Leave ten 10 days of accumulated annual leave per year.
- Sick Leave fifteen 15 days of accumulated sick leave per year.
- Parental Leave up to sixty 60 days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
- Holidays State employees also celebrate at least twelve 12 holidays per year.
- Pension State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
- Positions may be eligible for telework.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to Department of Human Services Examination Services Unit Attn: Trelia Gunter 25 S. Charles Street Baltimore Maryland 21201.
All mailed documents must include the applicants name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload please email requested information only to Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position please contact.
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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.