Marcie Sickels
Administrative Law Judge
Helena,MT
Summary
I am exceedingly proficient at letting people voice concerns freely and melding that with making decisions based on the rule of law in my current position. I have been deemed a guidelines expert in judicial proceedings as well as appearing as a witness in judicial proceedings at the District Court Level. Use of my technical skills for clear and concise writing coupled with Administrative Law is my ultimate goal.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CSSD Supervisor
State Of MT DPHHS
11.2015 - Current
- Serves as subject matter expert and advises staff on all areas of policy interpretation and application. Trains staff with respect to changes in state, federal, and CSED policy concerning case processing, guidelines, and procedures.Reviews individual cases with staff and provides case management direction as necessary.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Conducts investigations into complex Child Support cases involving issues including but not limited to legal, medical and monetary issues.
- Prepares and presents evidence as a CSED representative in contested hearings.
CSSD Investigator
State Of MT DPHHS
07.2004 - 11.2015
- Enforcement of Administrative and Judicial Child Support Orders
- Manages a culturally diverse and complex caseload and proceeds with appropriate enforcement actions under state and federal regulations and statutes.
- Interviews obligors, obligees and witnesses to prepare casework and preparation for contested hearings.
- Initiates legal and administrative notices to establish and adjust child support financial or medical obligations.
- Assists as a peer resource in training less experienced co-workers and colleagues.
Administrative Support
DPHHS OPA And CSSD
09.2000 - 07.2004
At OPA I was an Eligibility Assistant. At CSSD, was a Administrative Tech
Skills
For nearly 25 years, through my positions with CSSD, I practice and teach investigative principles, and due process, mostly pertaining to administrative and judicial determinations and outcomes I possess an innate ability to understand how all the processes work together I am an expert in UIFSA and how it dovetails with both ARM and MCA I have been a representative for CSSD in contested hearings for well over 20 years
Timeline
CSSD Supervisor
State Of MT DPHHS
11.2015 - Current
CSSD Investigator
State Of MT DPHHS
07.2004 - 11.2015
Administrative Support
DPHHS OPA And CSSD
09.2000 - 07.2004