ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Dorchester County Department of Social Services.  You must currently work for the Dorchester County Department of Social Services and meet the minimum education and experience requirements to be approved for this recruitment.

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Dorchester County Department of Social Services

Office of Home Energy Programs

627 Race Street

Cambridge, MD 21613

This position serves as a leadworker/casemanager for the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP); in the absence of supervisor, directly supervises the work activities of staff responsible for eligibility determinations in the OHEP Program,which consists of program eligibility for EUSP (Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) and the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP); and ensures referrals for weatherization services are sent to the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

1. Two years of experience determining customer eligibility for governmental assistance     programs

2. Excellent oral and written communications skills

3. Strong customer service skills

4. Strong organizational skills

5. Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively

Limited to current employees working at the Dorchester County Department of Social Services.

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.

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.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.  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.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882.  Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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