ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

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Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

This position acts as a program supervisor for the Howard County Medical Assistance Transportation Program, a state funded grant that provides “last resort” transportation to medically necessary services for individuals with medical assistance. Work collaboratively with the Director and other staff of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) in the improving the health and well-being of low-income Marylanders by assuring access to medically necessary health care services. This position provides staff supervision and program guidance. This position performs work pertaining to Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation. The position screens Howard County residents to determine whether they are qualified to obtain non-emergency medical transportation services. The position also investigates recipient inquiries and complaints regarding the transportation service, reviews/audits transportation requests, assists with auditing and calculating monthly payment of vendor bills, and performs other duties as required. The incumbent of the position is required to have knowledge of the requirements of the Maryland Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program. While fulfilling the responsibilities of the position, the incumbent always strives to maintain the mission and goals of the Howard County Health Department to preserve, protect, and promote the health of all county residents.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Desired qualifications:
- One year of experience in a leadership/manager/supervisor role
- Experience interpreting COMAR regulations to develop program polices and procedures
- Experience working with techniques used in collecting, compiling and organizing data
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook applications.
- Excellent communication, writing, phone and customer service skills

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.