Office of the Attorney General Job Announcement GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs moderately complex child support work. Work involves conducting detailed investigations to locate absent parents, establishing paternity; enforcing court orders for child support and /or responding to customer inquiries. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Takes the appropriate case action to locate absent parents, establish paternity for children born out-of-wedlock, establish or enforce child/medical support obligation, or initiate case closure: Conducts detailed in-office investigations to locate parties, verify employment and determine assets Prepares documents relating to legal and administrative actions to establish or enforce child support orders Negotiates lump sum payments from noncustodial parents who owe past due child/medical support Negotiates out-of-court settlements and agreements with parties (CSO II only) Monitors child support cases and refers delinquent cases for the appropriate enforcement action(s) Documents all case actions taken using the appropriate agency tools, including but not limited to Texas Child Support Enforcement System (TXCSES), case/court documents Reviews and maintains child support virtual files for accuracy in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) repository Reviews cases to determine if the cases are eligible for closure Attends court to assist legal staff, as needed Researches case information on the computer including TXCSES Maintains current knowledge of child support policies and procedures, Texas Family Law, federal regulations and other states IV-D regulations Assesses child support cases to determine the appropriate case action Explains Child Support Program policies, procedures and regulations to customers Responds to customer inquiries and complaints Assesses the validity of complaints against the IV-D program with impartiality Serves as Notary Public Performs related work as assigned Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Child Support Officer II: Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: Child Support Program, credit collections, investigations, legal assistant, legal secretary, or IV-A eligibility specialist Skill in interviewing and negotiating Skill in using a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval Skill in basic mathematical computations Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines Skill in effective oral and written communication Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment Ability to provide excellent customer service Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 30% Ability to type 35 words per minute (Typing test required at time of interview) Child Support Officer III: All the above qualifications for a CSO II, PLUS Experience: 1 year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Child Support Program, credit collections, investigations, legal assistant, legal secretary, or IV-A eligibility specialist PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Knowledge: Investigative practices and techniques Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish TO APPLY All applications for employment with the Office of the Attorney General must be submitted electronically through www.WorkInTexas.com. A State of Texas application in WorkInTexas (WIT) must be completed to be considered. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. WIT JOB MATCH: Occupational Category: Protective Services; Occupation: Criminal Investigators and Special Agents; Industry: Public Administration. THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DIVISION: Child Support - San Angelo 108 POSTING NUMBER: 18-0705 JOB TITLE: Child Support Officer II-III MONTHLY SALARY: $2,454.00-$2,748.00 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS POSTING DATE: April 13, 2018 DURATION: Until Filled LOCATION: 622 S. Oakes Street, Suite B, San Angelo, TX 76903 ------------