Introduction
This is a contractual position with limited 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 an organized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player, experienced with grant administration, business development, community development, and community planning.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
2 North Charles Street
Ste 450
Baltimore, MD 21201
POSITION DUTIES
This Project Manager position will support Division of Neighborhood Revitalization programsthat provide grants, loans, tax credits and technical assistance to place based organizations. Thisposition establishes and coordinates relationships and provides technical assistance tostakeholders, community leaders, government officials and interagency partners seeking torevitalize communities. Duties include managing grants and loans through the entire awardcycle from application through close out, including approval of disbursem*nt requests againstproject terms and funding guidelines, and assisting with the preparation of grant and loandocuments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 aboveon a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute additional job-related educationat 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 militaryservice 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
- One year of experience in the area of community development and/or community planning.
- One year of grant administration experience with government and/or nonprofit organizations.
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 H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist or rating 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 completed and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State and Employee Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits and 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 and 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 health and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to be 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 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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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.
