ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I [072353]

Work that matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in community development and affordable housing.  Our team seeks a qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill a permanent position as an Office Manager/HR Liaison.  This individual must be a highly organized and detail-oriented, self-motivated, team player.

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DBM Salary guidelines apply for current State employees. 

The position will operate primarily out of the Division’s office in Baltimore, Maryland with frequent travel to offices in Lanham, Maryland.

This position manages the day to day operations of the Baltimore satellite office within the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization (NR), coordinating all facilities, functions, administrative activities and supervising the Baltimore Office Administrative Aide as well as managing Human Resources (HR) activities for the Division. This position also provides support to the Assistant Secretary/Director for Neighborhood Revitalization when in the Baltimore Office, and other Directors, including arranging for travel and scheduling and maintaining calendars. Additionally, this position provides administrative support to Division staff members as required, especially those reporting to the Baltimore Office. Activities support the State's administration of state and federally funded grant, loan and tax credit programs serving local governments and nonprofit organizations throughout the State designed to revitalize communities.

Minimum Qualifications are required. Please read carefully.

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

Experience: One year 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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel  
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and GMail
• Experience managing a fast-paced office with multiple phone lines
• Experience with processing human resources actions in accordance with State of Maryland requirements

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

Alicia Townsend, Department of Housing & Community Development

Office 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 ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov.   Please include the following information in the body of the email:

Attn: Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager

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. Please send any inquiries regarding this recruitment to: ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov.

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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.