DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II Community Assistance [C08003/C08005]

Four (4) contractual positions with limited benefits.

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.  As such, the primary function of the Community Development Administration is to encourage and support homeownership in Maryland. We are good but strive to be great.  To make this happen our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their neighborhood.

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7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

DHCD's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

These positions are Contract Management Officers with the Contract Administration (CA) department within the Community Development Administration.

The main purpose of the position is to ensure that the CA unit meets all HUD requirements under the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) related to administration of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts for identified Section 8-assisted properties. As a Contract Management Officer, this position is responsible for all HAP 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 HUD Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program and the regulations governing the program as set forth in HUD handbook 4350.3. These positions enforce compliance requirements by conducting on site and desk audits of property occupancy information, notifying proper regulatory agencies of non-compliance, and/or directing a corrective action plan resolution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

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 r 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.

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

• knowledge of Section 8 rules and regulations;
• property management experience
• experience with HUD secure systems or voucher data systems.

Candidates must be willing to work in Prince George's County.

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. 

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

DHCD offers limited health benefits, a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress on Fridays and through the summer, and a competitive salary.  We are now located in Prince George’s County. There is free parking at our offices just off of route 50 by the New Carrollton MARC station.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Amy Kipersztok, 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 dhcd.careers@maryland.gov.

Please include the following information in the body of the email:

• Attn: Amy Kipersztok, Senior 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.

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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.