ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II

The limitation for this recruitment has been revised it is now limited to current contractual and merit State of MD employees.

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Department of Human Resources

Family Investment Administration -Disability Services Operations

311 W. Saratoga St

Baltimore, MD 21201

The Bureau of Disability Services Operations (BDSO) determines the disability status of Maryland citizens statewide who are applying for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) category of Medical Assistance (MA) and is responsible for managing and monitoring the Disability Benefits Advocacy (DBA) Contract that provides services to children in foster care and Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) who may be eligible for Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. The Bureau is also responsible for reviewing and monitoring payment accuracy activities for the TDAP and PAA program.

The incumbent will track and monitor projects involving case reviews. Prepare, send, receive, track and monitor all State Review Team (SRT) referrals sent to the Disability Determination Operations (DDO) vendor who handles making disability decisions. Track, monitor and process Consultative Examination (CE) invoices. Generate, analyze and interpret reports for the Bureau. Gather required documents for the TDAP and PAA review process using Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS).

Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below and include any computer software experience (Excel, CHESSIE, PowerPoint, Word etc.) used in the each of the positions you held.

This position is limited to FIA-Bureau of Disability Services Employees only

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

Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

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

2. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at 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.

The ideal candiate will have the following experience:

One year experience with Client Automated Resources and Eligibility Systems (CARES) & Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS)

One year experience processing invoices

Experience with Microsoft Office

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Limited to contractual and merit State of MD Employees only.

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 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 one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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.

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

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

Attention: Kendra Young

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, email dhr.esu@maryland.gov; assistance via phone: 410-767-7414.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.