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Senior Human Services Enforcement Agent Jobs in Portland, Maine, USA at State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources
State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Senior Human Services Enforcement Agent in Portland, Maine
Senior Human Services Enforcement Agent
Portland, Maine, United States | Investigative | Full-time | Partially remote
Apply by:
March 21, 2025
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date:
March 5, 2025
Closing Date:
March 21, 2025
Job Class Code: 5010
Grade: 23
Salary: $23.69–$33.24 per hour
Position Number: ; ;
Location:
DHHS 151 Jetport Boulevard, Portland, Maine
Only Employees With Promotional Status In the Department of Health and Human Services May Apply
This is a full-time position with the Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery, Monday-Friday, located in Portland, Maine under the supervision of a District Supervisor. Partial telework schedule with management approval after completing the 6-month promotional probation, based on the operational needs of the Division.
Core Responsibilities:
Perform investigative services work involving advanced, specialized legal and enforcement work related to child support and paternity establishment.
Handle complex cases involving child support enforcement, legal referrals, and court representation without requiring attorney support.
Provide mentorship and training to Human Services Enforcement Agents and develop legal strategies to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Lead and initiate court actions related to child support, paternity establishment, and noncompliance without direct attorney oversight.
Act as the State’s representative in court, presenting cases related to paternity establishment, child support modification, and non-compliance.
Prepare evidence, draft legal documents, and engage in cross-examination in judicial and administrative hearings.
Provide legal referrals and prepare affidavits for legal proceedings, collaborating with the Office of the Attorney General when necessary.
Oversee Human Services Enforcement Agents, ensuring proficiency in court-related procedures and enforcement policies.
Identify and apply legal strategies to pursue asset seizure, enforce child support orders, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Negotiate and establish child support agreements with responsible parents, avoiding unnecessary court actions when possible.
Interpret complex child support cases and take appropriate legal actions to establish, modify, or enforce support obligations.
Evaluate and review paternity and child support cases and make recommendations for administrative or judicial action.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have at least two (2) years of experience as a Human Services Enforcement Agent and demonstrated experience in handling complex child support cases, including but not limited to paternity establishment, court enforcement, and administrative establishment or enforcement activities, with or without attorney oversight.
Note:
Applicants are subject to pre-employment screening including verification of minimum qualifications, application information, employment history, and references. Selected candidates must have a successfully completed fingerprint-based criminal history record check on file and conducted every 5 years to ensure continued suitability for this position.
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.
Application Information:
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
For additional information about this position, please contact Tanya Tronziger, .
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Title: Senior Human Services Enforcement Agent
Company: State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources
Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer)
