DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II [052899]

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.  Our team needs members who will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe in positive change and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their neighborhood.

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Crownsville, Maryland. In the future, DHCD will be relocating from Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, to the New Carrollton transit stop location in Prince George’s County.

DHCD has an immediate opening for a Housing Rehabilitation Officer.  This position analyzes residential properties, evaluates plans, specifications and contractor's bids; inspect rehabilitation work and recommend payment of loan funds; monitors local housing agencies administration of SLP programs; and provides technical assistance to loan applicants, local governments and contractors on loan programs offered by SLP.  The duties performed will help Single Family Housing meet its MFR goal for Special Loan Programs to increase the percentage of low and moderate-income Maryland households who live in decent housing.

Please read carefully. Minimum qualifications are REQUIRED.

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 or 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.   

1. Strong administrative/organizational skills
2. Proficient in MS Word.
3. Background in Residential Remodeling and New Construction
4. Previous experience as MHIC licensed contractor

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 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.  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

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 fax or mail.  Please include a cover memo with the following information:

Attn: Alicia Townsend, 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:

Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager
Office of Human Resources
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032  
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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