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CONTRACTUAL Development Officer II Community Assistance[C08006]

Contract Management Officer

Recruitment #14-999999-1037

Introduction

 

 

This is a contractual position with no State of Maryland Benefits.

Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing and development of affordable housing and community development lending.  As such, the primary function of the Community Development Administration is to encourage and support homeownership in Maryland. We are good but strive to be great.  To make this happen our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their neighborhood.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Crownsville, Maryland

In the future, DHCD will be relocating from Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, to the New Carrollton transit stop location in Prince George’s County.

POSITION DUTIES

This position is with Contract Administration (CA) department; the main purpose of the position is to ensure that the CA unit meets all HUD requirements under the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) related to administration of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts for identified Section 8-assisted properties. As a Contract Management Officer, this position is responsible for all HAP contract management activities related to the position's portfolio properties. Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing contract renewals, rent increases and opt outs, processing Section 8 vouchers, maintain up-to-date knowledge on HUD Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program and the regulations governing the program as set forth in HUD handbook 4350.3. Enforce compliance requirements by conducting on site and desk audits of property occupancy information, notifying proper regulatory agencies of non-compliance, and/or directing a corrective action plan resolution. Assist in other duties as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AND SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please read carefully.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, financial management, business or public administration, political science, economic, marketing, management science or a related field.
Experience: Three years of experience in residential or commercial real estate development, governmental housing, community development r infrastructure development programs, including market research, planning, financial management, loan or grant program administration, capital projects or project development in the option for which application is made.
Notes:
1. Additional experience as specified above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Graduate credit hours in urban planning, financial management, business or public administration, political science, economics, marketing, management science or a closely related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.  
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Business and Industry job family or Business and Industry job codes in the on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least one year of experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Section 8 rules and regulations;
  • Property management; and
  • HUD secure systems or voucher data systems

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

This is a contractual position with no State of Maryland benefits.

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options, advancement and career path opportunities, casual business dress on Fridays, and a competitive salary.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you wish to submit a paper application or are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via fax or mail. Please include a cover memo with the following information:

Attn: Alicia Townsend, HR Officer
Your First and Last name
Last 4 of SS#
Recruitment #
Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Please be advised that we can no longer accept the old MS-100 or resumes in place of application. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps or by contacting the Department of Budget and Management's Recruitment and Examinations Division Job Information Line at 410- 767-4850.

Fax: (410) 514-7029

Mail to:

Alicia Townsend, HR Officer
Office of Human Resources
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032  
 
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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