PROGRAM MANAGER II (052886)

This is a permanent Management Service position limited to current employees of DHCD.

The 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.

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7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706

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

The Construction Administrator is a highly skilled, experienced construction professional that, through the exercise of diverse skills, responsibilities and duties, assures the timely production of reasonably priced and well designed housing units. The individual in this position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the review and approval of proposed contractors and architects, plans and specifications, construction estimates, work scopes, environmental investigations and other related analysis on approximately one-half of all projects selected for multi-family financing within HDP.

This individual serves as the lead team member on assigned new multifamily projects and to that end, provides guidance, review, oversight and leadership to Contract Management Officers and Underwriters. The types of projects reviewed include new construction, substantial rehabilitation and moderate rehabilitation. Projects range in size from $300,000 to $35,000,000. Required skills include the ability to read plans and specifications, analyze construction estimates, interpret a broad array of environmental studies, have a full understanding of building and related codes, be able to interpret and negotiate architectural and construction contracts, understand the overall process of development and be able to critique entire development budgets. As this position involves the direct and exclusive supervision of a Contract Management Officer, successful management skills and supervisory experience is a necessity.

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

Experience: Five years of experience in management of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

1. Experience working with simultaneous projects as a construction administrator, manager, or inspector.
2. Experience with complicated site preparation, soils remediation, and/or terrain alteration.

Applicants must be current Regular, Contractual, or Temporary employees with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

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. 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. Transcripts and Foreign Evaluations are required prior to hire. Successful candidates will be rated as Best, Better, 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 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. Qualified applicants may be subject to a Financial Management test.

State of Maryland Benefits

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Mr. Ronnie Hammond, 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: Mr. Ronnie Hammond, 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 these positions and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps. For questions concerning these positions, please call 301-429-7514.

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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.