Hcd Community Program Administrator II

Introduction

This is a skilled service position with full 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. The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization seeks a highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player, experienced with grant administration, community development, and community planning.

GRADE

18

This position offers a salary range of $69,323 - $83,769/annually, with potential for advancement up to $112,044 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $83,769/annually.

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Rd, Lanham, MD 20706 with occasional travel to the Department’s satellite office in Baltimore City, Maryland. A combination of “hybrid” in-person work and telework may be available.

POSITION DUTIES

This Program Officer position supports the Community Development Block Grant program as well as several state-funded housing and community development programs. Responsibilities include managing data collection and analysis for reporting as required by HUD and the state. Assists with the management of grants and other services provided to local governments and nonprofit organizations from application to award and monitoring. Provides lead oversight for federal systems reporting. The incumbent provides technical assistance to stakeholders, community leaders, government officials and interagency partners seeking to revitalize communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Five years of administrative or professional experience to include two years of financing experience or 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 additional administrative or professional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional job-related education at a rate of thirty credit hours for each 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 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience administering Community Development Block Grant Programs.

Managing the collection and analysis of data to ensure accuracy in proper reporting

Experience with using the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (Including Word, Excel, Docs, Sheets, and Gmail)

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 on 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 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 this 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

State of Maryland 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:

Jamaal Simpson

Maryland 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: Jamaal Simpson

Your First and Last Name

Recruitment #

Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

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