HUMAN SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III
Assistant Director for Child Support
Recruitment #18-002730-0005
Department | DHS - Charles County DSS |
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Date Opened | 9/17/2018 10:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/1/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $53,193.00 - $77,699.00/year with potential growth to $85,401.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Donna Richards |
Work Location |
Charles
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Charles County Department of Social Services
200 Kent Avenue
La Plata MD 20646
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Provides overall administrative and programmatic leadership.
- Works closely and collaboratively with other members of the Executive Leadership Team to identify, address and solve Agency-wide and Division-specific problems in order to support coordinated services delivery across the organization.
- At all times, the incumbent will provide customer service to both internal and external customs that meet or exceeds the standards set by the Department.
- Provides program and administrative direction to all employees of the Child Support Administration (CSA) Division. Supervises, trains and provides work directions, and problem solving assistance to employees.
- Oversees the daily operations of other staff. Supervise staff, including hiring, scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommending promotion, transfers, demotions, discipline or termination.
- Manages others through subordinate supervisors. Review and revise business practices, manage program and fiscal operations.
- Manages all aspects of the agency's disaster planning including sheltering, family assistance reunification center planning and deployment, and development and maintenance of the COOP plan.
- Works with local emergency services and the State DHS emergency coordinator as needed to stay current and keep agency prepared for crisis management activities.
- Participates in community programs and activities to support the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of DHS and Charles County DSS.
- Seeks our internal and external partners to develop collaborative efforts and behalf of the achieving these strategic goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Eight years of experience in administrative, professional or technical work, three years of which must have involved supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development.
Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required general experience.
2. Experience in a human service program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required four years of college education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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, three (3) years of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a Child Support Enforcement Program.
- Experience directing supervisors or managers.
- Experience in the development and implementation of human services program policies.
- Experience with personal computer, database and network systems (Child Support Enforcement System and Client Automated Resource and Eligibility System (CARES).
- Experience in identifying IT needs within a large agency.
- Experience in developing and monitoring a local budget.
- Ability to develop administrative procedures and to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.
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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Charles County Department of Social Services at 301-392-6534.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. This office, with your approval, will verify your prior applicable work experience. In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dates of employment in its entirety and identify number of hours worked for each entry.
College transcripts are not required for review of your application and do not need to be forwarded. Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application. If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you. For all foreign education obtained outside of the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however , the paper application may be submitted to Charles County DSS/HR Office, attn: Donna Richards , 200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD. 20646. The paper application must be received by 5 p.m. close of business on the closing date of the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. The previous Maryland State application (MS-100) will not be accepted.
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