Assistant Director, Office of Medical Eligibility Program

Introduction

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When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than one million Marylanders each year.�We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.�\r
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We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.�\r
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GRADE

18\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services�\r
Family Investment Administration\r
25 S. Charles Street\r
Baltimore, MD 21201\r

Main Purpose of Job

This position assists the Senior Director in the administration of direct delivery of services for the Office of Medical Eligibility Program. The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, manage, develop, interpret, write, and implement federal/state laws, regulations, policies and procedures in all aspects that are relevant to the administration of Medical Assistance Programs within the Family Investment Programs in all of Maryland's 23 counties and the city of Baltimore.�\r

POSITION DUTIES

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Develops goals and objectives for the teams; develops policies and procedures and assigns priorities; develops specific program plans and milestones; supervises the development of the budget and other resource needs; directs special initiatives and projects; analyzes state and federal changes to determine impact; develops and writes regulation changes; comments on proposed legislation and coordinates and implements new legislation.\r
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Coordinates and delegates work; monitors work progress; directs, assigns, plans, organizes, monitors, evaluates, coaches, and supervises the work of policy analyst and two supervisors; evaluates�staff performance; disciplines staff when necessary and follows agency protocol when doing so; monitor attendance records and ensure that staff adhere to appropriate personnel�practices by informing them of regulations, counseling, written reprimands and Employee Assistance Program referral procedures; assist the Senior Director with recruitment to fill vacancies.\r
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Demonstrates the technical skills required to train policy analysts to develop and design state of the art instructional materials by producing tutorials, and manuals; communicates the goals and objectives of the Department, Administration and Office effectively.\r
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r
Experience:�Eleven years of experience, seven years of experience in administrative, professional or technical work, two years must have involved supervision of other employees or exercising�responsibility for program development and an additional four years of professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and�organizations.\r
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1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's�degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of experience in administrative, professional or�technical work, two years must have involved supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program�development, for the required experience.\r
2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for up to six�years of the required non-supervisory general experience.\r
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military�service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or�higher as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, two years must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r
One year of experience working in Family Investment Programs.\r
One year of experience applying Federal and State policies and regulations related to Medical Assistance.\r
One year of experience analyzing, interpreting data, and preparing clear, accurate, and detailed reports.\r

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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.�\r

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.� The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.� Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\r
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For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.� �\r

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r

•\tPersonal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).�\r

•\tAnnual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r

•\tSick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r

•\tParental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r

•\tHolidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.\r

•\tPension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.\r

•\tPositions may be eligible for telework.�\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Room 1116-F, Baltimore, MD 21201.�\r
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All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.�\r
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If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.�\r
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TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r
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If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at or �\r
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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r