CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Junior II

Introduction

This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits.

Work that Matters.

Housing and Building Energy Programs: We are a fast paced, dynamic team committed to serving Maryland. We are hiring team players that share our vision of program excellence and our commitment to customer service. We achieve program excellence through continuous process improvement involving everyone in a collaborative and collegial team centered environment.

Our division works within the Department to administer a wide range of programs using various funding sources. The programs provide energy efficiency improvements that help reduce costs to residents, increase comfort, improve health and safety in the home, support local employment, and contribute strongly towards meeting the State’s climate goals. This program portfolio consists of programs such as the US Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program(LIEEP), EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Tune-up Program (MEET), EmPOWER Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing Program (MEEHA-EmPOWER),MEEHA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program (MEEHA-GHGRP), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) for Crisis/No-Heat/No-Cool, Energy Efficiency Homes Construction Loan Program (NetZero), and the BeSMART Home Energy Loan Program (BeSMART).

GRADE

15

This position offers a salary range of $27.46 - $31.83/hour, with potential for advancement up to $44.16 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $31.83/hour.

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road

Lanham, MD 20706

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is located Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro Stop.

POSITION DUTIES

The Program Associate assists in the implementation of program operations to support several sub-programs or funding sources using independent judgment and analysis to review and process applications, and prepare, process, and file program documents.

The Program Associate works closely with the program staff and interacts with applicants, energy auditing companies, and other DHCD staff, and other parties to provide guidance and clarify program requirements.

The Program Associate also assists in the development and revising of program regulations, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The Program Associate learns to coordinate and prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

The Department is seeking a qualified applicants that are team players that can also work independently, have a positive attitude to promote a professional atmosphere, possess a proactive mindset, and be comfortable identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving improvements through critical thinking. The successful applicant should also be able to mange multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities responding to varying demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Four years of experience in the private mortgage industry, federal or state government affordable housing lending and/or rental assistance programs, residential construction discipline or multifamily construction management 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. Candidates may substitute an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, Economics, Accounting or a related field and two years of experience in the private mortgage industry, federal or state government affordable housing lending and/or rental assistance programs, residential construction discipline or multifamily construction management 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 for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Architecture, or Construction Management for the required experience.

3. 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 or as a non-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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing state or non-profit financial information, including but not limited to reviewing, recording, and processing invoices for payments

Experience utilizing Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

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 this 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. or World Education Services, Inc. or . 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.

Please note: The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal Regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Charlee Kerr

Department of Housing and Community Development

Office of Human Resources

7800 Harkins Road

Lanham, MD 20706

All application and materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to . Please include the following information in the body of the email:

Attn: Charlee Kerr

Your First and Last Name

Recruitment #

Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

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