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HCD COMMUNITY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I [C11036]

Project Manager

Recruitment #16-001206-0007

Introduction

This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits

Work that matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in community development and affordable housing.  Our team needs a Project Manager that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently implement practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference. 

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Occasional travel to the DHCD's satellite Office in Baltimore City. 

POSITION DUTIES

This Project Manager position will administer Division of Neighborhood Revitalization grants and other services provided to local governments and nonprofit organizations through the Federal Community Services Block Grant program with a primary focus on building capacity and identifying best practices of Community Action Agencies in the provision of services to low-income Marylanders. The position ensures compliance with Departmental standards, as well as Federal and State regulatory and statutory requirements. This position also provides technical assistance, reviews applications for project funding, approves disbursement requests against project terms and funding guidelines, tracks expenditure rates, and assists with the preparation of grant documents. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of administrative or professional experience in financing and providing technical assistance for development or rehabilitation of multifamily or single family housing; neighborhood revitalization and business development; community infrastructure development; or historic preservation programs.

Notes:

1. Additional administrative or professional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional job-related education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in business and industry classification or business and industry specialty codes in the housing management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience with nonprofit organizations, foundations or government program administration, preferably a Community Action Agency.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • One year of direct experience administering federal grant programs for a nonprofit or government agency
  • Knowledge of and experience with issues relating to addressing poverty or serving low-income individuals and families.
  • Working knowledge of and experience with nonprofit organizations, foundations or government program administration highly desirable, especially experience working with Community Action Agencies.
  • Experience in analyzing data elements and outcomes that can be used to increase the capacity of a program or agency.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be willing to work in Prince George's County, Maryland.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for the recruitment.  Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required.  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.

Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire.

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 our application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

The Department offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress on Fridays and competitive salary.  There is also ample free parking at the Department.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Drew Holcombe, Department of Housing and 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: Drew Holcombe, HR Generalist
  • Your First and Last Name
  • 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 301-429-7546.

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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