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Executive Director of Child Support Enforcement Administration

Recruitment #24-005090-0001

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Introduction


 

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 1 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.


This is an Executive Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. 


GRADE

9906

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Office Child Support Administration
25 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Executive Director oversees a wide range of Child Support programs throughout the State, and manages, administers and coordinates all Statewide and Intergovernmental activities and programs related to federal and state child support enforcement laws.  

This position is a member of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Leadership Team reporting to the Principal Deputy Secretary for DHS and serves as the principal advisor to DHS’s Secretary and Deputy Secretaries on all policies, legislation, regulations, and initiatives related to Child Support programs.

Responsible for the organization and staffing for the Child Support Administration (CSA) and serving as the Appointing Authority. Manage the development and implementation of child support policy and practice for the 24 Local Child Support Offices.  The position, located in Baltimore, has a staff of 360 and a $105.4 million budget.  

This position also supervises Deputy Executive Directors, Chief of Staff and the Directors of the Metro Offices of Child Support in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Responsible for proposing departmental legislation and the preparation of a budget for CSA.
  • Responsible for development and operation of data systems essential to efficient administration of social services.
  • Provides professional guidance and expert representation on behalf of the Department of Human Services.
  • Responsible for production of child support federal and state reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, public administration, law or business. 

Experience: Six years of executive/management experience with the Title IV- D Federal Child Support Program at the state and/or local levels with two years of leadership experience in a complex organization that includes effective advocacy, engaging in strategic planning, management, development and supervision of personnel, financial planning, and budget management.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have.

  • Extensive leadership experience with child support programs which includes responsibility for budget, program planning, implementation, and administration. 
  •  Strong leadership and management skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to implement change, motivate staff, and build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local partners.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

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, Employment Services, Attention: Stacey Nelson, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116-L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Stacey Nelson at stacey.nelson1@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.

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.

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 candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.



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