12/19/2022 4:30 PM Eastern

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Under general supervision, administers the Baltimore County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) within the Department of Housing and Community Development.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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  Administers HMIS technical support.
• Monitors agency and program participation.
• Monitors data quality and performance measures.
• Participates in all required federal and state projects.
• Updates policies and procedures related to Homeless Services and affiliated providers.
• Composes updates to HMIS forms and manuals and share the updates with staff and providers.
• Provides programmatic and technical support to the following committees: Coordinated Entry, Data Management, Housing, Racial Equity, Rating and Ranking, and Veterans.
• Must ensure confidentiality and discretion at all times.

• May function as programmatic and/or technical on internal and external projects.
• May support County, grantee and affiliated personnel.
• May represent the department at hearings or other official proceedings, meetings and conferences, or on committees.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate high school equivalency,

PLUS

Two (2) years’ of demonstrated experience with database management for appointing agency and client or grantee organizations.

(Additional education may be substituted on a year-for year basis for the required experience. Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Knowledge of principles of database management and software applications.
Knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures used in Homeless Services program administration and research.
Skill in evaluating and analyzing information related to HMIS administration.
Skill in developing presentation materials from HMIS data.
Skill in delivering analyses results in a variety of formats.
Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County law, rules and regulations, policies and, procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
Ability to develop reports and other materials from determined objectives.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, requirements and memoranda of understanding.
Knowledge of the organization and functions of County agencies.
Skill in applying Baltimore County law, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding to performance of duties.
Skill in developing objectives and curriculum to meet organizational goals.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: HMIS Database Administrator
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may include the operation of office equipment and occasional walking, standing and/or other limited physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Part-time civilian employees can waive enrollment for up to sixty days, then may join or waive permanently. Newly hired employees at least 55 years of age may opt not to join the ERS.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.