ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

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Gov. Ofc. of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services

As part of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board is designed to provide aid and assistance to victims of crime in Maryland. The Victims Compensation Analyst will be responsible for the examination of compensation claims and providing recommendations regarding those claims to appointed Board Members.

Assist walk in claimants. Maintain close contact with claimant and/or the victim identified in the claim, acting as a point of contact on each claim as assigned. Process each request for compensation, as assigned, in a timely and efficient manner, including reviewing the claim for eligibility, collecting, verifying, and evaluating all necessary claim documentation for the Board and making a recommendation for award or denial to the Board. Prepare written memoranda, when necessary to provide a claim status. Process each claim, as assigned for award or denial after the Board’s decision, including telephone and written notification to the claimant and/or victim and preparation and submission of the required financial information for payment. Provide information to designated community – based victim service providers with whom the claimant is working. Coordinate services to victims and claimants with the victim services coordinator and provide referrals as necessary. Maintain an acceptable level of competency in victims’ rights knowledge, cultural and diversity awareness and other areas as designated by the Deputy Director of the Victim Services Unit. Participate in interoffice and interagency initiatives designed to promote victim services throughout the State of Maryland. Conduct and participate in outreach activities as directed by the Deputy Director of Victim Services. Maintain a network and positive relationship with criminal justice based and community-based victim service provider partners in assigned jurisdictions. Attend Board hearings as required and prepare each case file for hearing, when requested. Present professional testimony, when requested and as needed.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.

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

Administrative staff or professional work in one or more of the following areas: crime victim issues, including criminal injury compensation, sexual assault reimbursement, restitution, and victim advocacy. Experience working within the State of Maryland Criminal Justice system. Experience writing professional business documents, (i.e.) case management notes, court reports or other legal documents.

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, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, 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.