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HCD COMMUNITY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR III (056693)

Business Development Representative

Recruitment #15-001208-0005

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Introduction

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

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

 DHCD's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

DHCD has an immediate opening for a Business Development Representative to promote the interests of the Single Family Housing Programs, primarily the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP). The position is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in underwriting Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, RHS, and FHA loans. The position assists with the outreach, recruitment and retention of the business partners of the Maryland Mortgage Program and its associated down payment and closing cost assistance initiatives. This position works with both internal and external clients to improve knowledge and performance through training and by development of reference materials, occasionally in Spanish. The position strengthens ties with existing partners and cultivates new relationships to expand the range of partners to ensure access to the programs across all geographic areas, as well as to support the Department's  risk management efforts by having diverse and adequately informed and educated lender partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Six 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.   

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Fluency in the Spanish language to support providing training and education to Spanish-speaking audiences.  Ability to read and review Spanish flyers and other collateral materials.
  2. Experience and comfort in public speaking.  
  3. Knowledge and/or experience with the Maryland Mortgage Program and the Maryland housing industry.  

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Candidates must be willing to work in Prince George's County.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum and selective 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

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. 

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Amy Kipersztok, Department of Housing & Community Development Office Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706.

All application materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to dhcd.careers@maryland.gov.

Please include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Attn: Amy Kipersztok, Senior HR Generalist
  • Your First and Last name
  • Last 4 of SS#
  • Recruitment #
  • Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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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