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Assistant Director Child Support

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Garrett, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 81750 - 105759

Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

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.

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services

Garrett County Department of Social Services

12578 Garrett Hwy Oakland MD 21550

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent is responsible for directing the administrative and managerial oversight of the Child Support Administration Unit within the department and coordinates all Child Support programs and operations. This position is responsible for the supervision of both professional and skilled staff in the implementation and execution of Child Support programming following all local state and federal process development technologies used in government service programs performance outcomes and data analysis methodologies and exceptional customer service skills. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of administrative controls and processes to ensure operational efficiency of all programs within Child Support. The provision of guidance to both professional and skilled staff regarding case management legal and fiscal processes is an expected duty. This role includes compliance monitoring and data analysis to ensure the unit achieves all performance measures set forth by DHS. Additionally the position reports to the Director.

POSITION DUTIES

Directs the activities of the Child Support program by interpreting and adhering to federal state and local laws and policies.
Create assess revise and implement local programs policy and procedures in order to meet customer needs and internal objectives.
Actively participate in all activities committees meetings etc. which facilitate the enhancement of the Department programs and policies as well as directly benefit the Department and the citizens of the county.
Serve as the recognized expert on Child Support matters when interacting with public officials governmental and community agencies and customers.
Represent the Department to other agencies in order to establish excellent working relationships with community partners and stakeholders by attending meetings and outreach to the community.
Participate in the development review approval and monitoring of Cooperative Reimbursement Agreements Memorandums of Understanding and annual contracts that are related to the operation of the Child Support Administration.
Direct supervise and evaluate subordinate staff in order to assure adherence to policy and regulations and continuous improvement of job performance that meets or exceeds federal state and local performance goals.
Assure the integrity of Child Support operations through adherence to internal control requirements maintenance of required records completion and use of required reports and participation in audits/reviews as needed.
Develops implements and monitors budgets and contracts pertaining to the Child Support program.
Act as a key member of the agencys executive team by demonstrating creativity developing recommendations and actively participate in the decision-making process when addressing administrative issues in accordance with local mission vision and strategic plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:Eight years of experience in administrative professional ortechnical work three years must have involved supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited 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 ortechnical experience in the administration of a humanservices program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices andorganizations on a year-for-year basis 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 Officerclassifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes inthe General Administrative Clerical and Office Servicesfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience and education two yearsmust havebeen in an administrative supervisory or consultativecapacity.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience with Child Support Management System.
One year experience performing quality control and fiscal related duties.
Two (2) years experience in Program Development.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to those who are willing to work in Garrett County.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all education and experience that is relevant to this recruitments qualifications. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year and may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies. The desired/preferred qualifications will be used to further screen the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Guidelines.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance 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) personal 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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application to: Attention Myrna Sharpless HR Office Garrett County Department of Social Services 12578 Garrett Hwy Oakland MD 21550 or email to by the specified closing date and time.

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 and encourage them to apply.

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Required Experience:

Director

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