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 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.
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
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
7800 Harkins Road 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
This position is the Team Leader for the CDA Contract Administration (CA) unit. The main purpose of the job is to ensure that the CA unit meets all HUD requirements under the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) related to administration of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts for identified Section 8-assisted properties. As a Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team and organization of the team to best maximize the productivity and efficiency of the unit. Participate / lead in training of new developed HUD standards and quality control measures. Ensure that all core tasks under the ACC are completed while earning 100% of all possible fees. The applicant should be very knowledgeable of project based vouchering, contract renewals, management and occupancy reviews and the HUD handbook 4350.3. Team Leader should be able to effectively communicate with tenants, HUD staff and unit staff both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience, such as managing government programs, risk analysts, debt portfolios, examining and/or analyzing financial statements, budget, grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or four years of experience in Construction Management (as applicable), and four years of professional financial analysis experience, such as managing financial asset and debt portfolios, or four years of residential construction discipline or multifamily construction management.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, Accounting, Construction Management or a related field and four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience, such as managing government programs, risk analysts, debt portfolios, examining and/or analyzing financial statements, budget, grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or four years of experience in Construction Management (as applicable) for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or documented eligibility to sit for the CPA Examination and four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience, such as managing government programs, risk analysts, debt portfolios, examining and/or analyzing financial statements, budget, grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or four years of experience in Construction Management (as applicable) for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, Economics, Accounting or a related field and two years of professional financial/risk analysis experience, such as managing government programs, risk analysts, debt portfolios, examining and/or analyzing financial statements, budget, grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or two years of experience in Construction Management (as applicable) for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting or Loan Officer Classifications, or 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supervising employees
- Experience with Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Section 8 rules and regulations
- Experience with property 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. 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 miles.peterson@maryland.gov. 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
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 301-429-7566.
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.
