Contractual Administrative Officer III [C08017]

This is a contractual position with no benefits

Work that matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in community development and affordable housing.   The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization seeks a positive individual experienced with financial management in the public sector who will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate excitement about grants management, independently implement practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference.

DHCD has an immediate opening for a Grants Manager in its Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.  This individual must be a highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player, with a professional demeanor, great interpersonal skills, self-motivation and proficiency with MS Office Suite of software applications.  Applicant will be required to demonstrate competence with Excel.  Ability to work with automated data systems is also required

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The position will operate primarily out of the Division’s office in Crownsville, Maryland and later, a new location in New Carrollton.  The position will be required to occasionally travel to the Division's satellite office in Baltimore City, as well as awardee sites throughout the State of Maryland.

Serving as the Grants Manager in the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, this position will primarily maintain financial records and process requests for payment for the Division's grant and loan programs. Incumbent will assist in the preparation of grant/loan agreements, oversee financial coding, maintain HUD's federal financial assistance information, prepare monthly reports, verify and reconcile grant balances and oversee the Division's purchases.

MINIMUM AND SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please read job announcement carefully.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1.  Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or 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

One year of work experience must have involved processing, tracking, and maintaining financial records; preparing financial reports; and verifying and reconciling financial data.

Please describe your relevant work experience in these areas clearly in the job duties section of your application.

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 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.

This is a contractual position with no State of Maryland benefits.

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

Online applications are highly recommended. 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, HR Officer
• 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.

Fax: (410) 514-7029

Mail to:

Alicia Townsend, HR Officer, DHCD
Office of Human Resources
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032   

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.

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