When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than one 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.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Legal Unit
4235 28th Ave., Suite 135
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Main Purpose of Job
To promote family well-being and self-sufficiency through supervision of the Legal Unit
within the Prince George’s County Office of Child Support. Supervise staff responsible for
performing locate and enforcement functions. This position may also require the
demonstration of skill in fact-finding and analysis in support to the Special Counsel for the agency and the preparation of appropriate legal documents. The incumbent motivates
employees to achieve high performance in a positive workplace that fosters diversity,
innovation, initiative, open and honest communication, and teamwork. Develop and
implement local procedures to comply with Federal, State and local laws, policies and procedures. The individual must process effective written and oral communication skills.
POSITION DUTIES
Develops and implements procedures to meet the goals of the Child Support program; ensures Legal Assistants and assigned support staff have professional plans for quality work performance; coordinates and monitors the daily activities of Legal Assistants to prioritize workload.
Trains, plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of Legal Assistants.
Conducts negotiations and court etiquette training for all staff; complete and compiles accurate hearing stats.
Provides customer service to bother internal and external customer to meet or exceeds the standards set.
Supervises the Legal Unit, including performance evaluations.
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.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
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.
Two years of experience in Child Support.
Two years of experience supervising staff.
One year of experience in Court proceedings and/or as a Paralegal.
One year of experience with organizational systems such as Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) and the Child Support Management System (CSMS).
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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
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) personnel 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) holiday per year.
•Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.
•Positions may be eligible for telework.
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, 25 S. Charles Street, Room 1116-F, Baltimore, MD 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.
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.
