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Department of Human Services

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Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Start your career in public service.The DHS' Division ofChild SupportServices (DCSS)is seekingcandidates to fillthe positionof Contracts Administrator 3, this position will report to the Senior Manager, Business Operations.

This is a telework position, however the role reports to State Office in Decatur, GA (DeKalb County) and may require periodic travel into the office.

What we offer.Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

Under direct supervision,establishesand enforces child support obligations of responsible parents. Coordinates child supportactivities with legal,judicialand public organizations.

Job Description (General Summary): DCSS is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with program subject matter experts, other business units and the Senior Manager - Business Operations - Contracts & Grants to evaluate best practices to deploy each contract with sound deliverables and performance measures.
• Computes contract fund balance reconciliations and interact with human services contractors to monitor submission of documentation needed to show compliance.
• Enters all requisitions for new Request for Proposals (RFP) and contracts related to DCSS human service contracts.
• Tracks contracts through the life cycle and provides regular and accurate reporting of the status.
• Enters all requisitions for new RFPs and contracts.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of project background to better assist with the assurance of business needs.
• Develop and implement contracting policies and procedures.
• Examines pay vouchers for contractor payments through GA@WORK system.
• May direct/coordinate the procurement property programs.
• Perform research, evaluation and analysis for monitoring performance for compliance/non-compliance of contracts.
• Prepares, processes, and reconciles contract document and reimbursement requests.
• Review contract specifications before solicitation and ensure available funding.
• Take appropriate actions regarding contract compliance, progress and corrective actions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of general contract compliance monitoring.
• Experience with or knowledge of federal compliance monitoring guidelines for sub-recipients.
• High school diploma/GED and six (6) years of contracting job-related experience;

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• Two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Contracts Administrator (LEP031) or position equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job, or internship experience, training, or certifications that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year over year.

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visithttps://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information:

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.

• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rulesregardingsalary.

• If yourequireaccommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov.

• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).

• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.

• As an employee of DHS,in the event ofan identified emergency you may berequired, as a term and condition of employment, toassistin meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has beenidentified.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.