CDA Lending and Risk Analyst III [088503]
Assistant Energy Program Manager
Recruitment #21-003727-0001
Department | DHCD - Div of Dev Finance - Special Loan Programs |
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Date Opened | 9/9/2021 12:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/15/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $54,279.00 -$70,600 yearly (Grade 18/base - step 9, with promotional growth to $87,106) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Drew Holcombe |
Work Location |
Prince George's
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Introduction
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 of affordable housing and revitalizing communities. 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 2,700 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including state-appropriated funds, 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 innovative initiatives designed to expand affordable housing opportunities for persons with disabilities, increase the energy efficiency and sustainability of affordable multifamily developments, and preserve rental housing.
Program Excellence: WholeHome, Energy and Business Lending Programs
Who we are and what we do: We are a fast paced, dynamic team committed to serving Maryland households. 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 and collegial team centered environment. Our division works within the Department to administer a wide range of programs using a variety of funding sources. For example, the Housing and Building Energy Programs have assisted over 47,000 households in the last 9 years with an annual estimated budget of around $32,000,000. Our programs offer weatherization, energy efficiency, and health and safety improvement services to single family, multifamily, and commercial buildings in the state. Most of our programs serve limited income Maryland households. We work to continually improve our division of highly experienced and certified staff by bringing in individuals who strengthen and broaden the skillset of our team. We continually cross train to allow each team member to make significant contributions to our suite of complex programs.
The programs the division administers provide energy efficiency improvements that help reduce costs to residents, increase comfort, improve health and safety in the home, support local employment, and contribute strongly towards meeting the State’s environmental goals. This program portfolio consists of programs such as the US Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP), EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Tune-up Program (MEET), EmPOWER Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing Program (MEEHA), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) for Crisis/No-Heat/No-Cool, Energy Efficiency Homes Construction Loan Program (NetZero), and the BeSMART Home Energy Loan Program (BeSMART).
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LOCATION OF POSITION
7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706
The Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro stop.
POSITION DUTIES
The Assistant Energy Program Manager will assist the Program Manager (Administrator) in the implementation of program operations to support the Housing and Building Energy Programs. The Assistant Program Manager will interact with network partners, and other partnering agencies to provide program guidance and clarify guidelines.. The Assistant Program Manager will evaluate reports, databases, and other sources to identify and suggest changes to processes to fulfill the objectives of the Program. The Assistant Energy Program Manager will assist in managing lead assignments, overseeing production rates and inspection activities, as well as supporting the management of budgets, fund allocation and expenses, facilitating meetings, and executing reporting obligations.
The Assistant Energy Program Manager administers CDA Energy specialized programs that may include but not limited to CDA Energy loans and grants. The Assistant Energy Program Manager assists in directing statewide weatherization loans and grants for single family housing; may also examine, analyze, review and approve proposed contractors, work scope, environmental investigations and other related analysis on projects selected for multi-family or single family financing within CDA Energy. The Assistant Energy Program Manager determines the amount of funding needed by program applicants to secure a specific CDA Energy loan or grant for single family housing, or multifamily housing development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, finance, economics, accounting, real estate, architecture or any other related field.
Experience: Four years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and or construction management
Notes:
1. Additional experience described above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in loan specialist classification or loan specialist specialty codes in the loan specialist field of work or as a non-commissioned on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Experience with Project Management or Program Management.
Certified as a Project Manager.
Experience evaluating, tracking, and analyzing housing performance data.
Experience compiling program performance reports utilizing Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
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. The 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
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:
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 drew.holcombe@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.