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HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST III-Contractual

Time Study Specialist

Recruitment #18-001915-0004

Introduction

This is a full-time contractual position.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Budget and Finance

Cost Allocation and Revenue Management 

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as a Time Study Specialist for the Department of Human Services, Budget and Finance, Cost Allocation and Revenue Management Unit. The incumbent in this position administers the statewide Random Moment Sampling Time Studies for: Family Investment Administration (FIA) and Social Services Administration (SSA) by reviewing and analyzing sample response data submitted daily by the local departments via an electronic database. The Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) allow us to randomly send out 6000 samples each quarter to staff according to Federal guidelines, to determine what activities they are performing at a specific time and used for the purpose of cost allocation.

POSITION DUTIES

Monitors, reviews and analyzes online time study database response from program participants to ensure compliance with Federal guidelines; analyzes data and compiles research in order to update and document all changes to the database system; provides quality assurance through log books and weekly review of all data elements; reviews all database response entries daily for completeness and accuracy; maintains and updates changes to the database; distributes and reviews local office online rosters quarterly for accuracy; organizes all time study statistical data in a notebook and electronic folder and maintains constant communication with workers and supervisors; responds to participant questions, resolves discrepancy issues, and trains new participants as requested; and performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Two 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. Additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester hours per year for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Officer Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

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 related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications.  All information concerning your qualifications, including a copy of your diploma or transcripts must be provided if selected for an interview.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list.  The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript.  For all foreign education obtained outside the U. S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to the Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Attn: Tonya N. Brown, Room 143, Baltimore, MD 21201-3500.  The paper application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Information received after the closing date will not be considered.  Application inquiries may be directed to Tonya Brown at 410-767-7349.      

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s 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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