OFFICE SECRETARY III [C01005/218330]

Work that Matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and revitalizing communities.  This is an opportunity to join this nationally-recognized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area.  Annually, DHCD finances approximately 2,900 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing.  Funding comes from a variety of sources, including state-appropriated funds, taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds, federal low income housing tax credits, federal HOME funds and other federal funds.

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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.

DHCD has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Aide within the Multifamily Housing Unit of the Community Development Administration. The individual in this position will be primarily responsible for providing secretarial and administrative assistance in the administration of federal and state grants/loans which provide financial assistance to rental property owners who produce affordable housing units for lower-income households throughout the State. This responsibility includes management of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocation process and providing assistance with the comprehensive database system for the annual compliance reviews; processing monthly fund disbursements, and providing technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders.

Minimum and Selective qualifications are REQUIRED. If you do not meet this criteria, your application may not be considered.

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

Experience: Three years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes: 

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

Successful applicants will be familiar with all aspects of loan origination, underwriting and closings.

This recruitment is limited to candidates willing to work in Prince George's County.

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a typewriter or keyboard or a personal computer, computer terminal or work processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum 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 competitive salaries, training and advancement opportunities, flexible work schedules and telework options, and casual business dress on Fridays

Online applications are strongly recommended. However, if you wish to submit a paper application or are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send attachments via email. 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

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.

Email to:

Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager

Ohr.dhcd@maryland.gov

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.