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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II Community Assistance (C08006/C08010)

Contract Management Officer

Recruitment #17-004382-0001

Introduction

 

These are contractual positions with limited State of Maryland benefits.

Work that Matters. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a national leader in the development of affordable housing and community development lending. We are proud to be at the forefront in implementing housing policies that promotes and preserves homeownership and creating innovative community development initiatives to meet the challenges of a growing Maryland.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Housing and Community Development has two immediate openings for Contract Management Officers within the Division of Community Development Administration. The main purpose of the position is to ensure that the Contract Administration unit meets all Housing and Urban Development requirements under the Annual Contributions Contract related to administration of Housing Assistance Payments contracts for identified Section 8-assisted properties. As a Contract Management Officer, this position is responsible for all Housing Assistance Payments 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 Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program and the regulations governing the program as set forth in the Housing and Urban Development handbook 4350.3. Enforce compliance requirements by conducting on site and desk audits of property occupancy information, handling tenant complaints and follow up, notifying proper regulatory agencies of non-compliance, and/or directing a corrective action plan resolution. Assist in other duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 & 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

Candidate must exhibit at least one year of experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • asset or property management;
  • knowledge of Section 8 rules and regulations;
  • rental assistance programs

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for these recruitments. Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required. 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.  

Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire.

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

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

The Department of Housing and Community Development 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.  There is also ample free parking at its current office.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to:   

Ronnie Hammond 

Department of Housing & Community Development

Office of 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: Ronnie Hammond, 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.  For questions concerning this position, please call 301-429-7514. 

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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