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CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST II

Recruitment #15-004574-0003

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Dorchester County Department of Social Services

627 Race Street

Cambridge Maryland 21613

Main Purpose of Job

This position analyzes in-state and out-of-state child support cases and provides location, establishment, enforcement, and fiscal services to child support customers in accordance with Federal, State, and local child support policies, procedures and guidelines.  This position is responsible for accurately maintaining case data in the Child Support Enforcement System (CSES).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: An Associate of Arts degree in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration, or similar fields of study from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Eighteen months of experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain and enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.

Notes:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education.

2. A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration or similar fields of study from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

3. Experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain or enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for- year basis.

4. Experience determining eligibility for government assistance programs may be substituted for one year of the specific program experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to current Department of Human Resources (DHR) staff working in the Child Support Program.

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. The resulting eligible list may be used for future vacancies with this agency and other state agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience relating to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.


The resulting eligible list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other Local Offices of Child Support Enforcement within the Department of Human Resources.

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. Applications not identifying minimum qualifications and education will not be considered. 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 entity.   

College transcripts are not required for the 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 Carolyn Harding, Dorchester Co DSS, 627 Race Street Cambridge MD 21613.  The paper application must be received by 4:30 p.m. close of business, on the closing date of this recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  Please do not submit unsolicited information.  Application inquiries can be directed to Carolyn Harding by e-mail:  carolyn.harding@maryland.gov   

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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