Contracts Administrator

Introduction

� 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. � 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.�

GRADE

ASTD17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services Contracts and Monitoring Unit 25 S. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The major responsibility of this role is to develop, manage, and monitor new and ongoing contracts for children placed with residential, treatment, and non-residential foster care service contractors. This role is also in charge of undertaking onsite monitoring activities for Maryland kids placed with out-of-state (OOS) contractors. This position requires the incumbent to travel throughout the country.

POSITION DUTIES

Prepares new contracts, revisions, and renewals for the acquisition of care contracts, and enters contracts and associated programs into the Child Juvenile and Adult Management System (CJAMS) within the prescribed timescales. Conducts onsite visits with Maryland children to ensure compliance with Maryland COMAR. Inspect facilities for safety, case records, staff records, record keeping, appropriate services, and appropriate environment. Maintains accurate and complete contract files for each Contractor, documenting all interactions, decisions, findings, corrective action plans, and follow-up activities with the Contractor or issues concerning the appropriate youngster placement. Consults with private providers and appropriate staff to execute administrative procedures and process contracts.

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. Education:��� A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Five years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations�on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education�at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credit�hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

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. One year of experience with Maryland's Child, Juvenile, and Adult Service Management System (CJAMS). One year of experience using Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and Advanced Purchase Inventory Control System (ADPICS). One year of experience developing and monitoring contracts in a child welfare program. One year of experience doing on-site visits for a child welfare program.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.� Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary�will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland�guidelines.

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 be provided prior to hire. It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job�duties.

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. Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.�� Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.�� Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension. Positions may be eligible for telework.

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: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attention: Dontia Walker, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Email dontia.walker@maryland.gov, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.�� 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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.� Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application 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. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Salary : $64,984 - $84,702