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FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST I

Recruitment #15-000683-0002

GRADE

10

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHR/ SAINT MARY'S COUNTY DSS

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION

21775 GREAT MILLS ROAD

LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653

Main Purpose of Job

To work as a team member with individuals and families to assess the need for medical and cash assistance, food stamps and employment services. Assist individuals and families in determining the best combination of benefits/services and in obtaining and retaining jobs that will allow them to attain stability and economic independence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute public contact experience involving negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling data, performing analysis of data, writing correspondence, and completing mathematical or legal tasks on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Applicants may substitute possession of an associate of arts degree in Income Maintenance/Family Investment and two years of experience involving public contact and performance of support functions directly related to Family Investment program operations for the required education.

3. These requirements are established by the Family Investment Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article Title 5, Subtitle 2, Section 204 (b)(1) of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits of the Department of Budget and Management and the Examination Services Unit of the Department of Human Resources do not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

LIMITED TO CANDIDATES WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN SAINT MARY'S COUNTY: 95 MILES SOUTHEAST OF BALTIMORE, 70 MILES SOUTH OF ANNAPOLIS AND WASHINGTON DC, AND 95 MILES NOTHEAST OF RICHMOND, VA.

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 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 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.

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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
Attention: LaToura Jones
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov.  For questions concerning this position, call 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Paper applications must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

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

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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