PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I [045733]

This is a permanent Management Service position with State of Maryland benefits.

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.

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DBM Salary Guidelines apply for current State of Maryland employees. 

7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

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

DHCD is seeking a Director of the Single Family Operations of the Division of Credit Assurance (DCA), who is the Chief Executive Officer of the state's mortgage insurance entity, and the Department of Housing and Community Development's Single Family Asset Management including collection efforts and loss mitigation. Responsibilities include public policy development and the co-administration of a multi-faceted real estate mortgage insurance and asset management operation. The candidate should be a seasoned financial manager with extensive single family loan and Real Estate Owned management/operations, asset disposition/workout experience, mortgage insurance development/administration, and regulatory compliance experience. The Department is seeking a decisive, organized and seasoned executive with exceptional policy formulation and development expertise coupled with discretion, diplomacy and tact. Must possess solid proven skills in providing operational alternatives and in defining value-added revenue opportunities.

Program Manager Senior I is one of the highest managerial levels of program management in the State Personnel Management System. Employees are responsible for directing programs that have a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations. Employees directly or indirectly supervise technical, professional, or administrative staff.

Employees receive managerial supervision from an Executive Service employee or other designated official.

Positions in this classification are evaluated using the Position to Position Factor Comparison Job Evaluation Methodology. The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to a similarly functioning position based on specific job factors. The job evaluation factors include: qualifications; nature and purpose of personal contacts; nature of recommendations, commitments, decisions, and conclusions; creative thought; responsibility for planning; responsibility for administration; and nature of supervision received.

The distinction between the Program Manager Senior I and the Program Manager Senior II, III and IV is based on the relative job value among positions of similar responsibility, organizational placement and scope. The Program Manager Senior I – IV class series is limited to the highest level managers of programs common to two or more agencies and to high level managers of agency-unique programs. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility involving programs common to two or more agencies are classified in the Administrative Program Manager I –IV class series. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility involving agency unique programs are classified in the Program Manager I-IV class series. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility may also be classified in other specific occupational classifications.

Plans, directs and administers all aspects of an agency program that has a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations;

Establishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees their implementation, evaluates their effectiveness and approves major revisions;

Establishes overall program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives and oversees their achievement;

Oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s);

Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate managers;

Develops, implements and manages short and long-range plans for program operations and resources;

Determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);

Prescribes and oversees development and training of program staff;

Represents the agency before federal, State and local officials, legislative committees and senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities;

Performs other related duties.

Education: A bachelor’s degree, and graduate level or equivalent extensive work experience in public policy development and the administration of a multi-faceted real estate mortgage insurance and asset management operation.

Experience: Five year experience in program management or executive level service, with work in financial institutions and/or government housing program experience.

Notes: 1. Additional professional and job experience as defined above may be substituted for on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff works that include 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.

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.

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

 

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application to: Any Kipersztok, Department of Housing & Community Development Office Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706. All application materials must be received by the closing date. 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: Amy Kipersztok, 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. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps. You may email ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov with questions about this recruitment, or to receive a paper application.

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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.