Quality Assurance & Program Planning Manager

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 16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of Child Support Administration��\r\nQuality Control Unit\r\n4235 28th Ave., Ste 135\r\nTemple Hills, MD 20748\r\n Main Purpose of Job The incumbent will manage the Division of Quality Assurance and Research, Program Development and Special Projects and reports Unit. The incumbent is responsible for the training curriculum, the planning, development, implementation, and management of new child support processes/programs.�\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Monitor and track performance of Unit.�\r\n Plan and coordinate unit activities.�\r\n Formulate and draft local standard operating procedures to implement programs through research and program development.�\r\n Establish or enhance framework for agency quality of child support programs.�\r\n Work/monitor assigned mandatory and/or ad hoc reports related to agency's objectives.�\r\n Participate in strategic planning activities.�\r\n Supervise staff including performance evaluations.\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\n

Experience:

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\n

Notes:

\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 One year of experience in a Child Support Administration Program.\r\n One year of experience in supervising staff.\r\n One year of experience in project management and/or development.\r\n One year of experience facilitating staff training.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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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\n\r\n\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

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.\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

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.

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BENEFITS\r\n\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.

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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.\r\n\r\n\r\nOr email cynthia.mcmillian@maryland.gov.; voice 410-767-7199.\r\n\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\nDo not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed for a completed state application.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

TTY Users:

call via Maryland Relay.\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\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encouraged them to apply.�\r\n