Introduction
This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits
Work that Matters.
We are a fast paced, dynamic team committed to serving Maryland. We are looking for 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 team-centered environment.
Our division works within the Department to administer a wide range of programs using various funding sources. The programs provide critical repair improvements that help improve health, sanitary needs, and safety in the home, while reducing costs to residents, increasing comfort, supporting local employment, and contributing strongly towards meeting the State’s housing goals. This program portfolio consists of programs such as the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program (MHRP), Indoor PlumbingProgram (IPP), Accessible Homes for Seniors Program (AHSP), State Lead Hazard Reduction Loan and GrantProgram (LHRGLP), Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids Lead Initiative (HH4K), Homeownership Works Program (HOW), and theWholeHome Critical RepairHomeowners Assistance Fund (WholeHome HAF).
GRADE
20
This position offers a salary range of $41.22 - $44.49/hour, with potential for advancement up to $64.22 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $44.49/year.
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
The Program Manager position is responsible for the development, implementation, management, and monitoring of rehabilitation programs for single-family homes. This position performs under a high degree of independence and requires proactive problem-solving skills. Duties include overseeing the qualification and assignment of applicants, review of provided services, setting production goals, developing and monitoring budgets, developing and providing guidance to partnering organizations, evaluating performance metrics, training for staff and partners, preparing agreements and contracts, analyzing program data and preparing reports.
This position provides oversight for the development of systems, policies and procedures for the assigned programs. This position also analyzes, applies, and enforces complex private, state, or federal guidelines. The position trains and supervises staff in these areas, assuring compliance with federal and state requirements. It also coordinates with staff in other Departmental units including legal, accounting, underwriting, asset management, planning, and environmental functions in matters related to the administration of the assigned programs.
Satisfactory execution of the assigned tasks includes meeting program deadlines and keeping expenditures within budget. This includes establishing and evaluating program goals, acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of network partners, team members and third-party vendors to achieve program goals and maintain performance standards, and continuously monitoring program performance and implementing corrective actions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and/or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) and four years of professional financial, lending and risk or construction analysis experience, such as managing financial asset and debt portfolios, examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting, budget, or grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or managing government housing projects.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Construction Management or a related field and four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field and two years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or two years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting or Loan Officer Classifications, or Financial Management specialty codes in the accounting field of work 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 working with housing rehabilitation programs or project
- Experience working in government programs
- Experience with financial reports to include determining and presenting budgets to executive management
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.
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 elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium of 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 charlee.kerr@maryland.gov. 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
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 301-429-7783.
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