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PROGRAM MANAGER III [045539]

Mortgage Loan Operations Manager

Recruitment #15-005478-0016

Introduction

This recruitment is Limited to Department of Housing and Community Development Employees Only

This is a Permanent Management Service Position with 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.  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

21

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 permanent full-time Loan Operations Manager located within the Single Family Housing Unit of the Community Development Administration. The individual in this high-level management position will be primarily responsible for managing the operations of Single Family Housing's homebuyer lending programs. The position has direct management responsibility for the Maryland Mortgage Program loan underwriting, compliance review and processing functions. This position will perform loan pipeline management; supervise the underwriting and other loan technician staff; oversee the automated loan reservation system and loan tracking database; ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and secondary market guidelines; and, participate in new product development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mortgage underwriting professional who has strong management skills and is looking to be an integral part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications are REQUIRED. Please read carefully.

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

Experience:  Minimum of six years of experience in underwriting for residential mortgage lending to ensure thorough knowledge of FNMA/FHLMC and FHA guidelines as well as knowledge of loan operations in production, compliance, and servicing.  

Notes:  

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least one year of experience working with federal regulatory guidelines that governs governmental and conventionally insured mortgage loans.  
  • Designation as a FHA Direct Endorsement (D.E.) underwriter  
  • Experience with or certification relating to compliance functions.  
  • Must be a self-starter, able to work in a team environment, and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.   
  • Successful candidate will possess good problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.  

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This is an internal recruitment limited to current permanent and contractual employees of Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD.)  Only employees of DHCD who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be considered for this opportunity.

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.  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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  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, 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 to:

Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager

Ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov

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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