Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 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
ASTD15
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Family Investment Administration
1910 N. Broadway
Baltimore MD 21213
Main Purpose of Job
The Contract Analyst is responsible for executing contract development tasks to advance workforce development initiatives within the Family Investment Administrations (FIA) Office of Workforce Development (OWD) at the Baltimore City Department of Social this capacity the position supports the creation implementation renewal and amendment of agreements backed by local state and federal resources such as Temporary Cash Assistance (TANF) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) and related workforce initiatives.
POSITION DUTIES
- Develop contracts for workforce development services including employment programs training providers and supportive service vendors.
- Prepare scopes of work procurement documentation and contract materials in accordance with Maryland procurement regulations and agency policies.
- Ensure contracts align with federal and state requirements associated with workforce programs funded through TANF SNAP Employment and Training and other funding sources.
- Assist with maintaining documentation needed for compliance and program reporting.
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.
Experience: Seven years of experience three years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices and organizations and an additional four years ofprofessional or technical 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 the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices and organizations for the required experience.
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 six yearsof the required experience.
may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
One year of experience developing and leading a Child Welfare Program.
One year of experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
One year of experience working with internal and external partners to implement solutions for Human Service Programs.
One year of experience creating and managing data collections systems such as CJAMS (Child Juvenile Adult Management System).
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.
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 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.
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.
BENEFITS
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.
Or email ; voice .
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
Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed for a completed state application.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encouraged them to apply.
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