HCD COMMUNITY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR III [088504]

This is a permanent position with 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.  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.   DHCD has an immediate Compliance Officer position within the Community Development Administration (CDA). This individual must be a highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player, with administrative experience.  

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DBM Salary Guidelines apply for current State of Maryland employees.

7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

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

Responsibilities include assisting in the development of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) State Plan grant application and other funding proposals which may be required in accordance with guidance documents regarding timeliness of submission, content, and proper format. Assisting in the oversight of recipient programs, analysis of data, supervising and accounting for expenditures of programs funds, serving as liaison between the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), the Division of Finance and the CDA Fiscal Office regarding State fiscal year budget preparation, management, operation and close-out.

In addition this person will assist in the preparation, distribution and management of the contract process for the Housing and Building Energy Programs which currently includes but is not limited to the federally funded Weatherization Assistance Program and the rate-payer funded EmPOWER MD Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP) relating to the annual execution of the WAP and LIEEP Agreements and amendments between the State and the local agencies.

Finally, the incumbent will be working with other staff to exchange information, influence actions pertaining to the program, and assist in the interpretation of policies regarding program operations.

Minimum and Selective qualifications are REQUIRED. If you do not meet this criteria, your application may not be considered.

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.   

Two years of the professional experience should include financial management and reconciliation or budget preparation and tracking of expenditures.

This experience is required. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire and document your experience on your application.

Administrative or professional experience in federal grant management and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus.

This recruitment is limited to candidates willing to work in Prince George's County.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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

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 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

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.