CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST I

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Prince George's County Office of Child Support Enforcement

4235 28th Avenue, Suite 135

Temple Hills MD 20748

This position is responsible for the establishment, enforcement and maintenance of child support orders.  Employees in this classification investigate and analyze child support cases and initiate appropriate actions to establish,maintain and enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.  

Investigates and analyzes child support cases and initiates appropriate actions to establish, maintain and enforce support payments, as well as enforcing medical support court orders to promote family well being and self-sufficiency.  Obtains, verifies and reviews information from non-custodial and custodial parents, employers, courts, attorneys, elected officials and others to enforce court orders and provide health insurance.  This also includes locating the parties under the Order of Court.  Updates, reviews and monitors case records and payment activities using the Child Support Enforcement Computer System to determine the appropriate enforcement action to enforce and collect child support.  Interviews, investigates and responds to inquiries (including work orders) from custodial and non-custodial parents, courts, public officials, attorneys and employers in order to resolve problems related to child support cases.  Initiates a variety of documents for administrative or court hearings, such as wage withholding, interstate transmittals, contempt petitions, subpoenas, and bench warrants to collect past-due child support payments.  Reviews and prepares case records to ensure the validity of information to present for testimony for judicial hearings related to child support enforcement and collection.  Analyzes and negotiates voluntary agreements for payment of arrears with custodial and non-custodial parents.  Performs other related duties. Travel between worksite and courthouse will be required. 

Education: Possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration or similar fields of study.  

Experience: One year of experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain and enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.  

Notes:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education.

2. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration or similar fields of study may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.  

3. Experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain or enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.  

4. Experience determining eligibility for government assistance programs may be substituted for one year of the specific program experience.

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Prince George's County.

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.

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 and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirements of the position.   Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to the position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Applications not identifying minimum qualifications and education will not be considered.  This office, with your approval will verify your prior applicable work experience. 

 If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Salary Guidelines. 

College transcripts are not required for the review of your application and do not need to be forwarded.  Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application.    If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you. 

Application inquiries can be directed to Martina Beck by calling 301 316-3349.  TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 1-800-925-4434.  Additional documents can be faxed to: 301 316-4910. 

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