EBT Specialist

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Electronic Benefits Transfer Unit
25 South Charles Street
Baltimore MD 21201

POSITION DUTIES

This position is classified as emergency essential in the state of Maryland because it provides critical system and program support for the Department of Human Services Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system which serves all 24 local Departments of Social Services and Baltimore City.
The role is in charge of assessing and addressing escalated EBT concerns received through the JIRA system as well as making necessary data updates in the EPPIC system to guarantee that Maryland residents continue to have access to Food Stamp and Cash benefits. Furthermore the job assists the Data Integrity Unit with EBT-related issues and provides help desk support to the retail community. It also acts as the DHS liaison with the USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the DHS OIG in cases of suspected fraud involving retailers or customers. The function also facilitates coordination between the USDA and the Family Investment Administration.

  • In Maryland this is considered an emergency essential position. You may be needed to work long and irregular hours with little or no notice on call and in an emergency. Work includes weekends holidays and after-hours support as needed.
  • Provides first-level system assistance to all EPPIC users throughout the state. Local department staff is guided and overseen in terms of operational processes.
  • Compiles data in response to EBT data requests from DHS administration or other agencies/organizations.
  • Reviews and resolves EBT system issues (Incidents) assigned to the EBT Office via JIRA which originate from the OTHS System Support Level I Help Desk.
  • Notifies USDA/FNS and DHS OIG of potential retailer and customer fraud.

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.

Experience: Two years of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support coordinating system development and implementation and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe computers or large client server platforms.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration Human Resources Management Information Technology or other related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated information systems and one year of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support coordinating system development and implementation and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe or large client server platforms for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration Human Resources Management Information Technology or other related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated information systems and one year and six months of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support coordinating system development and implementation and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe or large client server platforms for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Cyber and Information Systems classifications or Cyber and Information specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • One year experience working with Family Investment Administration.
  • One year of project management experience in IT systems.
  • One year of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
  • One year of experience overseeing program/system functions.

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 the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.


For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services Examination Services Unit Attention: Dontia Walker 25 S. Charles Street Suite 1100 Baltimore Maryland 21201. Email toll-free: 1-.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

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IntroductionWhen 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 ...
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