This is a TERM position budgeted through 7/1/2023. Continued employment beyond this date is contingent on the extension of funding and is not guaranteed.

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, DC and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse County's in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With 1,750 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Administrative Specialist II position.

About the Position:

This position is located in the Department's Children, Youth and Family Services, Office of Eligibility and Support Services.

The Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS) serves low-income families and individuals facing significant challenges in meeting basic needs to include food, medical coverage, shelter, and child care. OESS determines eligibility for Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA); Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP); Refugee Cash Assistance; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP- formerly known as Food Stamps); Medical Assistance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (including long-term care); and the Affordable Care Act which includes Community Medical Assistance, Maryland Children's Health Program, Medical Assistance for Families and Children and Refugee Medical Assistance. This program also administers the County's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) Program that provides child care subsidy for county residents who are over the income eligibility for Maryland Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) and determines eligibility for the County's healthcare for the uninsured (Maternity Partnership, Care for Kids, Senior Dental Program, and Montgomery Cares).

This position will oversee and monitor the complete budget and operating expenditures for the County's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) and the Connector Entity (the Affordable Care Act) programs. The Administrative Specialist II is responsible for high-level, professional work in support of the Connector Entity and the Child Care Subsidy programs, including contract development and administration, invoice review and processing, reporting, and advising senior leadership of current/projected grants management concerns as well as potential cures for their timely resolution.

Major Job Duties:

• Regularly monitor the use of funds awarded to the Connector Entity Program and complete budgetary modifications as needed; ensuring the appropriate use of resources and the timely submission of required documentation to state funders.
• Conduct research and prepare reports; frequently requiring the compilation and analysis of data.
• Monitor procurement/contract actions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and the disbursement of payments.
• Establish and coordinate grant deliverables in order to meet required deadlines and assure efficient workflow processes throughout the Connector Entity Program.
• Review incoming correspondence from state funders and internal DHHS units to prepare timely and comprehensive responses.
• Serve as a staff liaison with agencies in Montgomery County Government, state agencies, private groups and community organizations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with state agencies, Montgomery County government representatives, internal and external to DHHS, and community partners.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and a medical history review.

Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional administrative experience related to budget preparation, procurement, grants, or fiscal control.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.Preferred Criteria

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas.

• Effective Written Communication Skills
• Effective Oral Communication Skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Experience Budget Development and Management
• Data Analysis and Interpretation Experience
• Effective Administrative Planning and Organizational Skills