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.
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human ServicesChild Support Administration
25 South Charles St.
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
Incumbent in this position performs as a senior level manager responsible for providing professional administrative and supervisory staff work in managing the Contracts and Procurement Unit and the Cooperative Reimbursement Unit. It oversees the timely execution of all contracts interagency agreements grants and invoice processing for the Child Support Administration. Additionally oversight of the planning organizing and managing of the Thirty-one CSAs federally mandated Cooperative Reimbursement Agreements with the Twenty-four Maryland local sub-divisions as well as for Central Office oversight for all local child support activities to ensure the state-wide operations are compliant with federal and state law (regulations and policies).
POSITION DUTIES
- Plans directs and implements an effective contract and procurement management program to ensure deliverables and timelines are met within DHS guidelines.
- Identifies problematic areas and make recommendations for improvement to the Chief of Staff.
- Participates in developing plans for improving services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:Nine years of experience in administrative professional ortechnical work four years must have involved supervision ofother employees or exercising responsibility for program development.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at anaccredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required general experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services programor experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices and organizations on a year-for-yearbasis for the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer orhigher as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General Administrative Clerical and Office Servicesfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education twoyearsmust havebeen in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Three years of project management experience.
- Three years of negotiating executing and monitoring contracts experience.
- One year of professional procurement experience in a state or federal government agency.
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.
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 thirteen (13) 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 Recruitment Services Unit Attn: Kendra Young 25 S. Charles Street 1115-L 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 .
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
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
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.
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 ...
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.
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human ServicesChild Support Administration
25 South Charles St.
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
Incumbent in this position performs as a senior level manager responsible for providing professional administrative and supervisory staff work in managing the Contracts and Procurement Unit and the Cooperative Reimbursement Unit. It oversees the timely execution of all contracts interagency agreements grants and invoice processing for the Child Support Administration. Additionally oversight of the planning organizing and managing of the Thirty-one CSAs federally mandated Cooperative Reimbursement Agreements with the Twenty-four Maryland local sub-divisions as well as for Central Office oversight for all local child support activities to ensure the state-wide operations are compliant with federal and state law (regulations and policies).
POSITION DUTIES
- Plans directs and implements an effective contract and procurement management program to ensure deliverables and timelines are met within DHS guidelines.
- Identifies problematic areas and make recommendations for improvement to the Chief of Staff.
- Participates in developing plans for improving services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:Nine years of experience in administrative professional ortechnical work four years must have involved supervision ofother employees or exercising responsibility for program development.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at anaccredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required general experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services programor experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices and organizations on a year-for-yearbasis for the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer orhigher as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General Administrative Clerical and Office Servicesfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education twoyearsmust havebeen in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Three years of project management experience.
- Three years of negotiating executing and monitoring contracts experience.
- One year of professional procurement experience in a state or federal government agency.
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.
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 thirteen (13) 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 Recruitment Services Unit Attn: Kendra Young 25 S. Charles Street 1115-L 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 .
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
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
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.
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