HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST IV-Contractual

This is a full-time contractual position, located at the Department of Human Resources, Family Investment Administration-Bureau of Workforce Development.

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Department of Human Resources

Family Investment Administration Unit,

Workforce Development-SNAP Administration

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The Contracts Officer provides policy and procedures guidance for contracting activities statewide and contracting monitoring for statewide and federal compliance. The Contract Officer works closely with local Department of Social Services and DHR program staff, partners, and potential partners to ensure contracts are in compliance with department policies, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to contracting. Partners include but are not limited to other government organizations (federal, state and local), institutions of higher learning, private, non-profit and profit entities. The Contracts Officer works closely with leadership in other DHR Administrations and other State agencies in support of better collaboration and innovation in contracting practices. The Contracts Officer provides expert advice, consultation, information, guidance, interpretation and technical support. This position in conjunction with other DHR staff exercises authority in contracting decisions and relations with partners that requires the consistent use of independent judgment.

Monitors and tracks contract performance of SNAP E&T partners and local departments of Social Services (LDSS) who are responsible for SNAP E&T work activities (referral, assessment, enrollment, etc.).

As needed keeps local department administrations and central office apprised of vendor and LDSS performance and the status of program participants.

Conduct annual on-site monitoring of SNAP E&T partners contracts and agreements and LDSS management of their SNAP E&T program.

Reviews legislation, laws, policy and procedures and other jurisdictions best practices to assist partners and local departments in developing strategies to ensure compliance with SNAP E&T requirements.

Assist in Development of SNAP E&T plan and review of LDSS SNAP E&T program from the submitted PASS plan.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in the administration of a human
services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.

Notes: 1. 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 may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications and Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Officer Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

 

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications.  All information concerning your qualifications, including a copy of your diploma or transcripts must be provided if selected for an interview.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list.  The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this Agency or other State Agencies.

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Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript.  For all foreign education obtained outside the U. S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to the Department of Human Resources, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Attn: Tonya Brown, Room 147, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Information received after the closing date will not be considered.  Application inquiries may be directed to Tonya Brown at 410-767-7349.      

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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.