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LOAN/INSURANCE UNDERWRITER ASSISTANT (C00069/108123)

REO Assistant

Recruitment #17-004342-0001

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Introduction

 

Work that Matters. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a national leader in the development of affordable housing and community development lending. We are proud to be at the forefront in implementing housing policies that promotes and preserves homeownership and creating innovative community development initiatives to meet the challenges of a growing Maryland. Pursuing a career with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development  is an opportunity to join a high impact, award-winning organization and apply your skills to a valuable public purpose in a challenging and dynamic field. 

GRADE

11

LOCATION OF POSITION

The Department of Housing and Community Development's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD across from the New Carrolton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

The Loan Insurance Underwriter Assistant is a high- proficiency level skilled employee assisting in the coordination and completion of mortgage loan related tasks and interacting with internal and external entities and stakeholders to facilitate and/or perform all required Single Family Compliance functions relating to mortgage loans, and other duties and responsibilities within the Single Family Operations unit of the Division of Credit Assurance.

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

Experience reviewing, assessing, and completing application practices and documents for mortgage loan and mortgage insurance.

Experience reviewing, assessing, and completing lending forms and loan closing documents and transcripts.

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. 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 prior to hire. 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 will be required to complete a qualifications supplement, and the rating is 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

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to:

Ronnie Hammond, 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: Ronnie Hammond, 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 301-429-7514.

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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