CONTRACTUAL HCD Community Program Administrator I [C09003]

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 community development, financial management and loan or grant administration.

Grade 16

Baltimore, Maryland with occasional travel to DHCD Headquarters in Crownsville, Maryland or a future location in New Carrolton.

This Project Manager position will administer Division of Neighborhood Revitalization grants, loans, and other services provided to local governments, nonprofit organizations and businesses, ensuring compliance with departmental standards, and regulatory and statutory requirements. This position also serves as the regional representative for a particular part of the state, provides technical assistance, reviews applications for project funding, approves disbursement requests against project terms and funding guidelines, and assists with the preparation of grant and loan documents.

Please read job announcement carefully. Minimum and Selective Qualifications are required; if you do not meet the criteria you will not be considered for this position.

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

Experience: Four (I), five (II) or six (III) 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.   

 

Required Experience:

Two years of direct experience administering grant programs for a nonprofit or government agency

OR

One year basic project administration experience

·        Applicant must be proficient in MS Office Suite and demonstrate competence with database management as well as written and verbal communications.

·        Working knowledge of and experience with nonprofit organizations, foundations or government program administration highly desirable.

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.

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: 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.

Fax: (410) 514-7029

Mail to:

Amy Kipersztok, Recruitment Manager DHCD
Office of Human Resources
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032   

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.