| Location | Rockville, MD |
| Salary | $59,897–$64,688 Per Year |
TERM Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist I/II, Grade 17/Grade 18
Salary
$69,601.00 - $110,382.00 Annually
Location
8818 Georgia Ave Silver Spring MD 20910 USA
Job Type
Term
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2026-00229
Department
Department of Health and Human Services
Division
HHS 60 Office of Eligibility and Support Services
Opening Date
07/27/2026
Closing Date
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $59,897 to $64,688 if filled at the Grade I Level; or $67,672 to $96,336 if filled at the Grade 20 Level, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience."
TERM Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist I/II
Office of Eligibility and Support Services
Term Position: - This is a one-year term position with an expiration date of July 1, 2027
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services, HHS is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS) is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic professional to serve as a TERM Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist to help us achieve our mission. OESS serves as the point of entry for federal, State, and County health programs targeted to residents of Montgomery County who are uninsured and have limited incomes. The OESS offices confirm eligibility for Care for Kids, Prenatal Care, Dental Services, and Project Access specialty care clinic referrals. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports your growth and success.
What Youll Be Doing
This position determines eligibility for assistance programs administered by the Maryland Department of Health and the Family Investment Administration of the Maryland Department of Human Services. The position interviews, processes, and completes Intake applications and redeterminations in Maryland Health Connection for all public benefit programs and completes all actions necessary to continue or terminate benefits in accordance with federal and state regulations. The caseworker completes case management functions for all assigned cases. This would include screening walk-in customers, obtaining, and verifying information necessary to determine eligibility, such as income, rent, household composition, utilities, and citizenship. The position makes referrals to other agencies when appropriate, facilitates customers' efforts in accessing information, partners with other public and private service providers, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Working Offsite Locations:
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
Multilingual Skills:
Candidates with multilingual skills are strongly desired.
Minimum Qualifications
If filled at the Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist I Level:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience: None.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
If filled at the Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist II Level: :
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience: Eighteen (18) months of experience as a Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist I or as a specialist determining eligibility for comparable governmental assistance programs.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preferred Criteria:
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:
Interview Criteria:
Interview preference criteria will be used pertaining to:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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How many years of professional experience do you have in determining eligibility for comparable government assistance programs?
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Do you currently possess multilingual skills to include oral communication, reading comprehension and interpreting skills in any of the following languages? Please select from the list below.
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Do you have experience applying Federal, State, and County regulations pertaining to eligibility for Maryland Medicaid and Maryland Children's Health Program, and Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion or County Health Programs?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide a brief description of your experience in this area and identify where on your resume the work was performed. If you answered "No", please enter N/A below.
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Do you have experience navigating through eligibility systems such as Maryland Health Connection, Enrollment and Eligibility, Medicaid Management Information System, and BEACON, and eICM automated eligibility systems and databases?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide a brief description of your experience in this area and identify where on your resume the work was performed. If you answered "No", please enter N/A below.
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Do you have experience working with a culturally and linguistically diverse population and providing results-driven customer-service excellence?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide a brief description of your experience in this area and identify where on your resume the work was performed. If you answered "No", please enter N/A below.
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Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-5000