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LOAN/INSURANCE UNDERWRITER ASSISTANT (C00069/108123)

Administrative Assistant

Recruitment #16-004342-0001

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Introduction

Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development is a national leader in affordable housing and community development.

GRADE

11

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Housing and Community Development has an immediate opening for an Loan/Insurance Underwriter Assistant in its Division of Credit Assurance. This individual will be responsible for the day to day monitoring of loans to ensure the mortgagers are complying with the State guidelines and timelines to alleged violations or potential violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and taking immediate corrective action to notify Mortgager for non-compliance of such violations; Post changes and organizes databases of permanent records in excel programs, processes various closing with Division of Credit Assurance/Maryland Housing Fund underwriting colleagues; setting up and managing spreadsheets, folders and correspondence; scans all Maryland Housing Fund (MHF) packages and sold Real Estate Owned (REO) correspondence into scanner for docushare.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience providing administrative or clerical support in a housing program or lending operation.

Notes:

1. Additional experience as described may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. A certificate in Housing Finance and Development from the University of Maryland may be substituted for the required experience.

3. Additional education at an accredited institution of higher education in real estate, business administration, or banking may be substituted for the required experience at a rate of 30 credits for one year.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the Loan Specialist classification series or Loan Specialist specialty codes on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of application practices and documents for mortgage loan and mortgage insurance.      
  • Knowledge of lending forms and of loan closing documents and transcripts.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties and responsibilities 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on  your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for the 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 placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Kristina Metzger Department of Housing & Community Development Office of 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: Kristina Metzger, 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.  For questions concerning this position, please call 301-429-7514.

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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