DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Choice, Independence and Dignity
This is a position-specific recruitment for a Human Service Specialist IV, Aging Option. This list of eligibles will be used to fill a position with the MD Department of Aging only. Those who are interested in future vacancies within this classification will need to re-apply at that time.
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Human Service Specialist IV, Aging (08-1505-003)
List title and announcement number on your application
SALARY: $37,837 – $60,222 (1505/Grade 15)
CLOSING DATE: March 17, 2008 (NO POST MARKS ACCEPTED)
DESCRIPTION: Administer the overall operation of the statewide Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, including administrative direction, technical assistance, training and education, and coordinating, monitoring and evaluating Ombudsman programs administered by area agencies on aging (AAA). The position has responsibilities for special long-term care and advocacy-related projects, and other program activities under Title VII, of the Older Americans Act.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Each candidate must possess:
EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in any combination of the following areas of work: public budget or public personnel administration, management analysis, program planning or administrative staff work. Three years of this experience must have been specialized work in a professional or administrative capacity in a program, which provides services for or by the elderly.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
One year advocacy experience representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints reported by individuals or groups.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge of the Older Americans Act
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Experience working with Microsoft Office 2000
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Training experience
NOTES: Applicants may substitute education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a field closely related to aging at the rate of 30 semester hours per year for a maximum of two years of the required general experience. Experience in professional or technical work closely related to aging may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required four years of college education
SELECTION PROCESS: Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 at least one year.
EXAMINATION: The examination will evaluate the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the duties of this job classification.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a MS-100 by closing date to:
Human Resources Office, Maryland Department of Aging,
301 West Preston St. Suite 1007,
Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
For applications, call 410-767-1277 or
download from www.dbm.maryland.gov
“An Equal Opportunity Employer“
301 West Preston Street · Suite 1007 · Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2374
Local: 410-767-1100 · Toll Free: 1-800-243-3425 · TTY users call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-333-7943 · www.mdoa.state.md.us Issued February 2008
