Introduction
This is a Management Service position with full Maryland State Benefits
Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing and development of affordable housing and community Development landing. This is an opportunity to join this nationally recognized award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area. Annually DHCD finances approximately 4000 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties amounting to $650 million in construction and permanent financing. Funding comes from a variety of sourcesincluding state-appropriatedfunds taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds federal low-income housing tax credits federal HOME funds and other federal funds. Additionally DHCD administers rental assistance programs and innovativeinitiativesdesigned to expand affordable housing opportunities for people with disabilities increase the energy effective and sustainability of affordable multifamily developments and preserverental housing.
This position serves as a Program Administrator for the Eastern Shore Regional Office in Cambridge MD. The Rental and Community Services Administrator is responsible for the general administration management and oversight of a range of rental assistance programs including the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) StatewideVoucher Program and Community Engagement activities on the Eastern Shore. Under the general supervision of the CommunityDevelopment Administration the Administrator is responsiblefor supporting theadministrations mission by ensuring the Eastern Shore Regional Office programs comply with Federal/State/Local Regulations.
DHCD offers a flexible work schedule telework and job sharing options training advancement and career path opportunities casual business dress on Fridays and a competitive salary.
GRADE
22
This position offers a salary range of $97972 - $118376/year with potential for advancement up to $152528 based on qualifications equity and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications experience and available budget and typically do not exceed $118376/year.
LOCATION OF POSITION
411 Dorchester Avenue Suite 202 Cambridge MD 21613
POSITION DUTIES
This position oversees a range of community relations marketing and communications activities as well as ongoing program development administration management and budgeting for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Engagement Center (CEC) in Cambridge Maryland. The Administrator will be the key on-site member of the Maryland DHCD team.
The position furthers the Departments mission by assuring that the expansion of affordable housing opportunities for lower income citizens is maintained for the long term with the use of rental addition network with public and social service agencies to coordinate services offered to households to promote self-sufficiency. The applicant should be very knowledgeable in determinations of income eligibility contract executions HUD secure systems and the HUD regulations governing the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The applicant should be able to effectively communicate with tenants landlords and program staff both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Bachelors degree in Finance Business Administration Public Policy Public Administration Social Work Economics Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience: At least Seven years of experience administeringgovernment funded rental assistance programs professional financial/riskanalysis experience such as managing government programs data analystsexamining and or analyzing financial statements budgets grant programs andreports (as applicable); and a minimum of three (3) years of supervisoryexperience.
Notes:
1. A masters degreein Finance Business Administration Public Policy Public Administration Social work Economics Accounting or a related field from an accreditedcollege or university may be substituted for two years of the requiredexperience.
2. Candidates maysubstitute direct experience administering the Federal Housing Choice VoucherProgram under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
3. Candidates maysubstitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissionedofficer in the Accounting or Loan Officer Classifications or as a commissionedofficer in business and industry classification or business and industryspecialty codes in the housing management field of work on a year-for-yearbasis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in affordable housing including experience with HUD rental assistance programs particularly the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
- Experience managing evaluating or auditing rental assistance programs.
- Experience coordinating community engagement/outreach.
- Experience and or knowledge of commercial state or federal programs and tools related to rental assistance or housing finance.
- Experience and/or knowledge of local state and federal policies and issues affecting affordable rental housing.
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 operators 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. 1- 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 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.
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:
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 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
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