Administration Unit Manager (HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST V SUPERVISOR)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n�\r\nWhen 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.\r\n\r\n�\r\nWe 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.�\r\n

GRADE

STD0016\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Prince George's County Department of Human Services�\r\nChild Support Administration�\r\n4235 28th Ave., Suite 135�\r\nTemple Hills, MD 20748\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Division of Administration Unit under the direction of the Assistant Director of Administration. The incumbent is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Customer Service, CRM, and UDC teams within the Prince George's County Child Support Administration. This role supports the achievement of Unit goals, upholds the Gold Standard of Customer Service, and drives improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Organization Management�\r\n\r\n\r\n Plan, directs, organizes, leads, and coordinates strategic direction of the department, setting overall goals and directives.�\r\n Establishes and monitors performance measures and success standards to ensure continuous improvement.�\r\n Oversees the daily operations of the Administration Unit.�\r\n\r\n\r\nSupervision�\r\n\r\n\r\n Supervise staff assigned to the Administration Unit including performance evaluations.�\r\n Provide leadership by motivating, developing, and evaluating team members.�\r\n\r\n\r\nReports�\r\n\r\n\r\n Monitors and manages assigned mandatory and ad hoc reports.�\r\n\r\n\r\nUnit Performance�\r\n\r\n\r\n Plan and coordinates unit activities.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\nExperience: Eight years of experience, four years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations and an additional four years of professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations for the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credit hours per year for up to six years of the required experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience 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.\r\n

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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One year of experience in a child support administration\r\n program.\r\n One year of experience supervising staff.\r\n One year of experience in customer service and/or fiscal\r\n auditing.\r\n One year of experience navigating child support\r\n software/databases Child Support Management System (CSMS) and experience in\r\n software systems such as Microsoft office, Google Suites, SMART, and Maryland\r\n Electronic Court System. \r\n One year of experience in program management such as\r\n training, data analysis, performance reports, and drafting Standard Operating\r\n Procedures (SOPs).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\nIf you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor 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.\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\r\n\r\n•\tPersonal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).�\r\n•\tAnnual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r\n•\tSick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r\n•\tParental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r\n•\tHolidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.\r\n•\tPension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.\r\n•\tPositions may be eligible for telework.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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: Trelia Gunter, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21201.\r\n\r\n\r\nOr email trelia.gunter@maryland.gov.; voice 410-767-7416.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to trelia.gunter@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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n�\r\nIf 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n