HCD COMMUNITY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR I (029143) *Reposting*

 

This recruitment is an INTERNAL ONLY recruitment and is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

This is a Skilled Service position with full State of Maryland Benefits.

Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in revitalizing communities and financing affordable housing. Our team is looking for a project manager that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, and independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions and improvements.

DHCD has an immediate opening for a Project Manager in its Division of Neighborhood Revitalization. This individual must be a highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player with financial and project management experience. This position will operate primarily out of the Division’s office in Lanham, Maryland.

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7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706.

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

This position will manage activities falling under the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the Circuit Rider Program in the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization at DHCD.

The incumbent will manage grants, monitor projects, provide technical assistance, assist with the development and implementation of program policies and procedures and will work closely with key officials, local governments, nonprofit organizations and other internal and external customers to ensure compliance with regulations, policy, laws and standards. Additional duties include maintaining financial records, processing requests for payments and processing legal award documents. Will also manage the federal financial system used for programs.

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

Experience: Four years of administrative or professional experience to include one year 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.

Knowledge of federal grant programs such as the Community Development Block Grant - CDBG, Circuit Rider Talent Manager, Appalachian Regional Commission.

Ability to track and monitor grant expenditures

Knowledge of the full grant life cycle

This recruitment is an INTERNAL ONLY recruitment and is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

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.

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. (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.

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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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.

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:

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 christopher.schrader@maryland.gov Please include the following information in the body of the email:

• Attn: Drew Holcombe, Employee Relations and HR Generalist Manager
• 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 these positions and cannot apply online please fill out the paper application.

For questions concerning these positions, 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.