ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I- Contractual

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, serving over one million Marylanders annually.  The Department, through its 24 local departments of social services, aggressively pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.  DHS works in every community in Maryland to positively impact the lives of Marylanders. 

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Department of Human Services

The position is responsible for administering funds received from various sources (state, federal, grants, etc.) to assist with unmet needs resulting from disasters (i.e., floods, hurricanes, etc.) This position assists individuals and families with the recovery planning process.

Works with applicants to create long-term recovery plans which will allow applicants using referred services or assistance from available resources to meet their unmet needs resulting from damage from disasters and allow them to improve their quality of life. Provides appropriate statistics and reporting to prove eligibility of applicants for grant funds. Publicizes services available through the grant funds in partnership with local Long-Term Recovery Committees, local government, faith-based and non-profit groups. Coordinates with OEO staff and the Budget and Finance Administration to ensure accurate expense tracking and timely case approval. Prepares appropriate reports for the Grant Coordinating Officer detailing populations served, monies spent, and remaining unmet needs in the community.

Experience:   Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• One year of experience in emergency response.   
• One year of professional or volunteer experience in human services casework.   
• One year of professional experience using Microsoft Suite, including Excel formulas.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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. 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.