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HUMAN SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR II

Program Manager of WORKS Applications/IT

Recruitment #22-002729-0001

Introduction

This recruitment is limited to current Family Investment Administration employees working at DHS Central and Local Offices.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Family Investment Administration
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD. 21201 

Main Purpose of Job

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Bureau of Systems Modernization and Information Analysis of the Family Investment Administration (FIA), the incumbent in this position manages the Work Program Systems, also known as WORKS. WORKS facilitates data collection and reporting for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal reporting, Family Investment Program (FIP) Performance Measures and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment Training Program (SNAP–ET) programs. Managing WORKS includes the oversight of system development, daily operations, maintenance, and monitoring local department operation of the system, troubleshooting and the production of reports and analyses from that system for local department and central office use. 

The incumbent is responsible for providing support to ensure that WORKS information is integrated into a wide variety of management reports, including MFR and FIP Performance Measures, and the submission of timely, accurate, and complete data to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the TANF program and federal High Performance Measures. Additionally, the incumbent participates in the continuous development of the WORKS system which includes enhancements to integrate the following systems: CARES, Eligibility & Enrollment, CCATS (a system administered by the Maryland Department of Education - MSDE), Knowledge Base (DHS’s LAN/WAN) and every other system that affects FIA programs or their administration. WORKS enhancements include maintaining a sanction tracking system, that aids case managers in their efforts to limit customers to one lifetime work program conciliation, to avoid continuing TCA payments to otherwise sanctioned customers. WORKS will be programmed for upload and download capability with the State’s child care voucher system, CCATS. The incumbent will negotiate this capability with MSDE management. Currently the WORKS system will be upgraded with an online assessment system that will provide the state with more concise data to achieve the agency’s mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Experience: Eleven years of experience in administrative, professional or technical work, two years must have involved supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at the graduate level 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 the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and university and seven years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

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 Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education, two years must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

- Two years of experience working in a Family Investment Program.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. One year of experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders in the development, implementation of system enhancements.

2. One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite Word Suite computer software such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

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

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current Family Investment Administration employees working at DHS Central and Local Offices.

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. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.  

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 142 Baltimore, Maryland 21201. 

All mailed documents must include the applicant's 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 cynthia.mcmillian@maryland.gov. 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 410-767-7199. 

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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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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