Child Support Officer III

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal officer of the State of Texas. The OAG seeks to protect the interests of the State of Texas and its citizens through the enforcement of laws; advocacy in the courtroom; and collaboration with state and federal agencies, community organizations, and the general public. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Applicants selected for employment with the OAG must be authorized to work in the United States by the time of their anticipated start date. TO APPLY for this position, please visit the website at to submit an application.


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The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Texas is currently seeking a dedicated and mission-driven individual to join their team as a Child Support Officer III. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on Texas families' lives.

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Dallas, Texas
Work Locations: CS Dallas Metro
400 S. Zang Blvd Suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75208-6640

Job Title: Child Support Officer III
Job Code: 5542
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 15
Salary (Pay Basis): $3, - $3, (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time

Job Description:

The Child Support Officer III position at the OAG is a vital role in promoting responsible parenting and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve. This position involves conducting detailed investigations to locate absent parents, establishing paternity, obtaining court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children, enforcing child support orders, responding to customer inquiries, and collaborating with state agencies and community organizations.

Bullet Points:
- Conduct detailed investigations to locate absent parents
- Establish paternity for children born out-of-wedlock
- Obtain court orders for financial support and health care coverage for children
- Enforce child support orders
- Respond to customer inquiries
- Collaborate with state agencies and community organizations
- Gain valuable investigative and legal experience
- Work as part of a collegial team dedicated to supporting Texas children and families
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance
- Develop hands-on experience
- Engage in camaraderie with colleagues across the state
- Experience the challenge and honor of public service
- Enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications:

- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience)
- One (1) year of full-time experience in a related field
- Knowledge of investigative practices and techniques
- Skill in interviewing and negotiating
- Ability to use a personal computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision making
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location and collaborate with coworkers
- 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 up to 15% of the time
- Typing speed of 35 words per minute

Preferred Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- Knowledge of investigative practices and techniques
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of their anticipated start date.

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Excellent benefits package

Spanish

Investigative Techniques, Negotiation, Word Processing, Data Entry, Mathematical Computation, Task Management, Prioritization, Deadline Management, Oral and Written Communication, Sound Judgment, Customer Service, Collaboration, Training, Mentoring, Typing, Spanish Language

High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience), Notary Public certification

Legal