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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I- Contractual

WORKS Director

Recruitment #15-002711-0031

Introduction

This is a full-time contractual position.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Resources

Garrett County Department of Social Services

12578 Garrett Highway

Oakland MD 21550

Main Purpose of Job

This position interviews customers, completes assessments and determines needs related to self sufficiency and the WORK program. This position must decide what services are appropriate, assist customers in completing their Family Independence Plan, make work assignments and monitor individual progress. Requires the ability to impose sanctions when appropriate and authorize payments and tracks disbursement of customer incentives. Also, functions as agency primary liaison to the community for Work programs. Continually strives to maintain and exceed program goals.

POSITION DUTIES

Supervision of Program- Administers and supervises all functions with the Employment program to include job readiness, job retention,  job development,   job placement process, the WORKS process, paid internship process, non custodial parent program and the work experience process.

Planning and Evaluation of the Program - Meets with  vendors, employers, and the community partners.  Review current processes,  proposals and makes recommendations to increase efficiency within the program.

Consultation and Guidance - Must provide consultation and technical assistance regarding data that is entered into WORKS.  Must run daily and weekly reports to ensure goals are being met.  Supervises the Data Manager.  Develops and implements a full range of support services for customers, including child care, transportation, clothing, specialized training and other supports.   May make home visits to asses needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One (I) year 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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience determining eligibility of governmental programs, customer service and supervisory experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Candidates must be willing to accept employment in Garrett County, Maryland. 

This office is approximately 190 miles northwest of Baltimore.

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 placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

This list maybe used for future vacancies with this agency.

 

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. This office, with your approval, will verify your prior applicable work experience. In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dates of employment in its entirety and identify number of hours worked for each entry. College transcripts are not required for review of your application and do not need to be forwarded. Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application.

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

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to:

Garrett County Department of Social Services

Attn: Heather Killeen 

12578 Garrett Highway

Oakland, MD 21550

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

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please call (301)533-3028. 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.

 

 




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