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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

CONTRACT MONITOR

Recruitment #14-002247-017

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Resources
Maryland Legal Services Program
311 West Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position will assist the Director of Maryland Legal Services Program (MLSP), in the administration of the Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) Program, the Adult Guardianship Program, and the Court Appointed Attorney Program (CAAP) within the Department of Human Resources (DHR).

POSITION DUTIES

Performs on-site and in-court Contract monitoring for all MLSP Contracted Providers statewide. Uses Procurement laws and Agency Procurement policies and procedures to ensure appropriate Contract maintenance. Assists with monitoring oversight of all Contract deliverables.

Prepares Contract Monitoring Reports, Provider correspondence, Processed Procurement modification paperwork, and updates shelter calendars. Communicates all MLSP Contracted Provider compliance statistics and updates. Maintains internal and external communications with MLSP Staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

“Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below and include any computer software experience (ex. Excel, CHESSIE, Powerpoint, Word, etc.) used in each of the positions you held.”

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Experience monitoring and reporting on contracts.

Legal experience which includes interpreting laws and procedures, preparing correspondence and researching legislation.

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 (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated and include any computer software experience (ex. Excel, Access, Word, CHESSIE, etc.) used in each of the positions you held.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.   

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, the paper application may be submitted to:

DHR Examination Services Unit
311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Fax 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-4850, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.   Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Please do not submit unsolicited information.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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