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.
The is an Internal Only recruitment limited to current Department of Human Services employees, only. This position travels throughout Maryland.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICVES
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
1525 N. CALVERT STREET, 7TH FLOOR
BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This is the primary position for the Bureau of Investigative Services Unit (BIS) in the Office
of the Inspector General (OIG). This position conducts reviews, examinations and
investigations in order to objectively monitor, verify, and analyze allotment of State and
federal funds disbursed through Department of Human Services (DHS). It is a key resource
for ensuring department financial integrity with regard to preventing and investigating fraud
and other misconduct against DHS. By protecting DHS programs that must be free of
financial and other types of abuse, the position also contributes to ensuring DHS customers
achieve independence. This assists the OIG’s mission to protect the integrity of the DHR and
to detect, deter and reduce financial loss to the State.
This position travels throughout the State of Maryland.
POSITION DUTIES
Develop an investigative work plan in order to conduct reviews/examinations/investigations.
Referrals to include allegations of fraud, waste and or abuse of DHR programs by employees and/or contractors.
Analyzing and interpreting program policies and procedures within DHR to assure payment accuracy, and compliance with appropriate federal and state laws.
Analyze disbursements related to suspected fraud, including, but not limited to programs administered by Family Investment Administration (FIA), Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), Social Services Administration (SSA), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).
Analyze allegations of misconduct to assure any misuse of State Funds and other resources is resolved.
Researching records, and gathering/preserving documentary evidence.
Reviewing/verifying/analyzing the documentation of the reviewed entity.
Contribute to improved internal controls and quality assurance of SNAP, TANF, CCS, OHEP,
EA, FC, WAGs and CS. Recommending, controls to reduce risk and vulnerability; as a result
of reviews/examination/investigations.
Recommendations may also lead to developing, and conducting appropriate training of DHS staff to strengthen and improve internal controls.
POSITION DUTIES
Develop an investigative work plan in order to conduct reviews/examinations/investigations. Referrals to include allegations of fraud, waste and or abuse of DHR programs by employees and/or contractors. Analyzing and interpreting program policies and procedures within DHR to assure payment accuracy, and compliance with appropriate federal and state laws. Analyze disbursements related to suspected fraud, including, but not limited to programs administered by Family Investment Administration (FIA), Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), Social Services Administration (SSA), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). Analyze allegations of misconduct to assure any misuse of State Funds and other resources is resolved. Researching records, and gathering/preserving documentary evidence. Reviewing/verifying/analyzing the documentation of the reviewed entity. Contribute to improved internal controls and quality assurance of SNAP, TANF, CCS, OHEP, EA, FC, WAGs and CS. Recommending, controls to reduce risk and vulnerability; as a result of reviews/examination/investigations. Recommendations may also lead to developing, and conducting appropriate training of DHS staff to strengthen and improve internal controls.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
One year of investigatory experience in any of the following areas: Public assistance, child welfare, social service to adults, child support, law enforcement, criminal law and/or fraud investigations.
One year experience in field work in a human services program or similar program.
One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite Word Suite.
Certification in Fraud/Investigative or Data Analytics.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current Department of Human Services employees.
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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
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:
•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 supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attn: LaToura Jones, 25 S. Charles, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Do not submit unsolicited documentation.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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 applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
