ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (045543)

 

 

 

This is an INTERNAL RECRUITMENT limited only to the current Employees of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

This is a Skilled Service position with full State of Maryland 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 lending. As such, the primary function of the Community Development Administration is to encourage and support homeownership in Maryland. We are good, but strive to be great. To make this happen our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good, and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their neighborhood.

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2 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Occasional travel to DHCD's Headquarters located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro Stop.

This position serves as the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization’s HR Liaison and responsible for assisting with the management of the day to day operations of the Baltimore satellite office within the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, coordinating all facilities functions, and administrative activities. This position also provides administrative support to the Project C.O.R.E., Community Legacy, Sustainable Community, Strategic Demolition, Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative, Community Investment Tax Credit, Operating Assistance Grants, Keep Maryland Beautiful and other state initiatives as well as the entire 28-person staff including three directors and three assistant directors working at the Baltimore satellite office of the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization.

In addition, it is the responsibility of the position to serve as a point of contact for all external and internal customers communicating with staff in the Baltimore Office and providing customer service.

This position is assigned to the Department of Housing and Community Development's Satellite Office in Baltimore and may travel to the Department headquarters in Lanham.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education.

2. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Knowledge of coordinating HR Recruitment Activities. 

Ability to prepare and present employee reports generated by Workday.

Must be a current employee of MD Department of Housing and Community Development.

Candidate may be responsible for providing their own transportation as needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned

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 positions. 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 these positions. Selected Candidates may be subject to a written examination.

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 Alicia.townsend@maryland.gov.  Please include the following information in the body of the email:

• Attn: Drew Holcombe,  Senior 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 301-429-7546  

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.