DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF LONG TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS (REPOST)

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Long Term Services and Supports (OLTSS), Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the sole Deputy Director of the Office of Long Term Services and Supports (OLTSS). The Deputy Director plans, directs, supervises, administers, and evaluates operations of three sub-directorates, Utilization Control Agent (UCA) contract, and administrative support staff. This includes quality oversight of Medicaid’s 1915(c) home and community-based waiver programs, certain State plan services and supports, certain demonstration programs, and certain institutional services to ensure that these programs operate in accordance with federal and State requirements. These programs serve Marylanders with physical and intellectual disabilities and medically fragile children who meet Medicaid’s technical, medical, and financial criteria for the program. The Deputy Director establishes overall policies and procedures for the programs, oversees their implementation, evaluates their effectiveness and approves major revisions; establishes overall program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives and oversees their achievement; oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the programs; plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate managers; develops, implements and manages short and long-range plans for program operations and resources; determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the programs; prescribes and oversees development and training of program staff; and represents the agency before federal, State and local officials, legislative committees and senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities. This position actively participates in planning efforts regarding long term care reform and works with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding quality and compliance activities for federal home and community-based services and institutional programs. This position may act for the Director in the Director's absence or as assigned by the Director. The Deputy Director is responsible for approximately $5 billion in Medicaid expenditures annually, serving a large majority of the Medical Assistance population. This position operates in a hybrid manner, meaning job duties will be performed both remotely and on-site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, at least 6 years of high level public health experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for 2 years of the generic experience. Additional experience will substitute at the rate of one year of experience per 30 credit hours for the bachelor's degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess 5 years or more experience in the following: 1. Medicaid long term services and supports or other complex health insurance programs. 2. Supervising and leading staff. 3. Interpreting and implementing state and federal law and regulations. 4. Implementing large scale projects. 5. Facilitating stakeholder engagements.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service recruitment and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file. 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. 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.