This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Child Support Administration

25 S. Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

As Director, Policy and Training this position is responsible for directing, reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, developing and implementing all policy, regulations, legislation, communications, publications, forms, and training efforts administered by the Child Support Administration (CSA). Further, the position is responsible to direct the development and oversee the design and content of all training through a holistic approach including classroom, web based, video conferencing, workshops, etc., working closely with CSA staff at central, metros (including Baltimore City), and local offices of child support.

POSITION DUTIES

• Directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of up-to-date legislation, regulations, policy, and training for all CSA programs.

• Directs the maintenance of current, accurate, and federally approved state plan and amendments for the Maryland child support program on file with the federal Office of Child Support Services.

• Interprets federal/state laws, developing written regulations, policies and procedures for working with other DHS agencies to administer public assistance programs in Maryland.

• Ensures the Maryland Child Support Guidelines are reviewed every four years as required by federal regulation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education 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 additional professional or technical 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 education.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. Two years of policy and legislative experience.

2. Two years of supervisory experience.

3. Two years of training and implementing a curriculum.

SELECTION 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. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

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 thirteen (13) holidays per year.
• Pension - State employees earn credit 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: Mario West, 25 S. Charles Street 1115-J, 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 [email protected]. 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 410-767-6081.

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 [email protected].