Human Services Enforcement Agent

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: May 3, 2024

Closing Date: May 17, 2024

Job Class Code: 5009
Grade:  21
Salary: $23.99– $28.14/hr*

*Employees in this classification begin at $23.99,  Step 4 of the pay scale

Position Number: 02000-3284

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, located at 35 Anthony Ave in Augusta under the supervision of  Lisa Nadeau. Partial telework schedule with management approval  

Job duties:

Human Services Enforcement Agents perform investigative, protective services work in locating non-custodial parents; establishing, enforcing, and collecting child support obligations; and establishing the paternity of children born out of wedlock.  Typical duties include: 

• Investigative services work in locating non-custodial parents.
• Establishing, enforcing, and collecting child support obligations.
• Establishing the paternity of children born out of wedlock.
• Enforcement services work initiating administrative collection actions.
• Initiating appropriate court action.
• Representing the Department's interest in Maine District Court in matters pertaining to child support.

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must have a four (4) year combination of education and experience comprised of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Business or Public Administration, Social Work or a related social/behavioral science area, or; professional/paraprofessional experience in law enforcement, collections, preparation of legal documents, performing compliance and/or financial audits, performing legal, financial or fraud investigations work.

Note:  Applicants are subject to pre-employment screening including verification of minimum qualifications, application information, employment history, and references. Conditional offers are made to selected candidates who must successfully complete a pre-employment, fingerprint-based criminal history record check.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office for Family Independence, Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery (DSER) is responsible for the development and implementation of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure that all non-custodial parents are contributing to the economic support of their children.  Responsibilities include establishing paternity, locating non-custodial parents, establishing and enforcing child support orders and representing the Department’s interest in the Maine District Court in matters pertaining to child support.  This position requires occasional travel.

Application Information:

 Please submit all documents or files in a PDF or Word format.

For additional information about this position please contact Helen St. Pierre, DSER Planning & Research Associate at (207) 624-6986 or by e-mail at Helen.St.Pierre@maine.gov. 

To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov .

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.