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Administrator III (NC25015/520414)

Grant Manager (PRO Housing)

Recruitment #26-002588-0056

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Introduction


This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits

Work that matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a world-class financial and policy organization, and wors at the cutting edge of affordable housing, homeownershup, economic development and neighborhood revitalization.  We manage over $3 billion in single-family and multi-family assets, and provide financial support and critical programs to families, communities, non-profits, businesses and local governments through out the state.

The Division of Policy, Strategy, and Research is seeking a full-time Grant Manager PRO Housing.

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress on Fridays and a competitive salary.  There is ample parking at our headquarters in Lanham, MD.
 
 

GRADE

18

This position offers a salary range of $36.76 - $39.76/hour, with potential for advancement up to $57.92 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines.  Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $39.76/hour.

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706

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

POSITION DUTIES

Housed within the Division of Policy, Strategy, and Research, the PRO Housing Grant Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the Department’s activities under the HUD PRO Housing FY24 grant award. This position serves as the Department’s facilitator of all activities described in the HUD-approved Action Plan for use of grant funds. This position supports and coordinates with agency staff with implementation of grant activities, while coordinating with other state agencies and engaging with subgrant applicants and recipients. The PRO Housing Grant Manager’s duties include organizing and overseeing a competitive subgrant program open to local jurisdiction applicants. This position establishes and implements quality control standards to ensure that activities carried out using grant funds meet applicable federal and state requirements, and coordinates required reporting. The PRO Housing Grant Manager engages directly with HUD staff, staff from other state agencies involved in PRO Housing Grant activities as well as officials from local jurisdictions across the State of Maryland.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. 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-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor’s degree in the humanities, social sciences, public policy, public administration, or a related field. 
  • Grant or other technical writing experience.        
  • General professional experience. 
  • Experience managing programs or budgets over $100,000.
  • Experience working within local, state, or federal government.

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. (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.

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.  Qualified applicants may be required to take a SQL (Standard Query Language) assessment.

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 an 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, 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:

Miles Peterson 

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 miles.peterson@maryland.gov. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 

  • Attn: Miles Peterson, 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 these positions and cannot apply online please fill out the paper application. For questions concerning these positions, please call 301-429-7566. 

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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