HCD COMMUNITY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I, 2 positions[C12015/C09016]

These are contractual positions with limited State of Maryland benefits.

Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in revitalizing communities and financing affordable housing. Our team is looking for two project managers that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, and independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions and improvements.   DHCD has immediate openings for 2 Project Managers in its Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.  These individuals must be highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team players with financial and project management experience.  These positions will operate primarily out of the Division’s office in New Carrollton, Maryland. 

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These positions will operate primarily out of the Division’s office in New Carrollton, Maryland with occasional travel to a satellite office in Baltimore.

These positions will manage activities falling under the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the State Attorneys General Mortgage Servicing Settlement and neighborhood stabilization activities in the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization at DHCD.

The incumbents will manage grants, monitor projects, provide technical assistance, assist with the development and implementation of program policies and procedures and will work closely with key officials, local governments, nonprofit organizations and other internal and external customers to ensure compliance with regulations, policy, laws and standards.

Please read job announcement carefully. Minimum qualifications are required; if you do not meet the criteria you will not be considered for this position.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of administrative or professional experience in financing and providing technical assistance for development or rehabilitation of multifamily or single family housing; neighborhood revitalization and business development; community infrastructure development; or historic preservation programs.

Notes:

1. Additional administrative or professional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional job-related education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in business and industry classification or business and industry specialty codes in the housing management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.   

• Experience with the federal Community Development Block Grant Program.
• Experience administering grant programs to nonprofit organizations, governments and or local jurisdictions.
• Applicant must be proficient in MS Office Suite and demonstrate competence with written and verbal communications.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 ranked as  Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

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.

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

These are contractual positions. DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, advancement and career path opportunities, casual business dress on Fridays, and a competitive salary.

Online applications are strongly recommended. However, if you wish to submit a paper application or are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send attachments via email. Please include the following information in the body of the email:

Attn: Amy Kipersztok, Recruitment Manager

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.

Email: ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov

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.