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Program Manager Senior V (219487)

Assistant Secretary for Homeless Solutions

Recruitment #23-005487-0002

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Introduction

 

This Recruitment is limited to Current DHCD Employees 


Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development(DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development. We are always looking to grow and improve our team. To make this happen our team needs members who 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.

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; and a competitive salary.  There is ample parking at our offices in Lanham, and our headquarters are located across from the New Carrollton Metro stop.

 

GRADE

27

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 reports to the Deputy Secretary to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Homeless Solutions, and will lead a team to effectively invest state and federal resources in reducing homelessness and the risk of homelessness. This position makes funding recommendations to the Secretary in over $20M in state and federal funds to support solving homelessness in Maryland. This position will lead the development and implementation of a Permanent Supportive Housing Plan that will include DHCD colleagues. Additionally, this position has oversight of the organizational structure and staffing needs for these programs. 

The Assistant Secretary for Homeless Solutions will also make recommendations to Department colleagues for priority legislative and budgeted initiatives to advance the Department’s mission and goals. This position leads the establishment of policy, procedures, and implementation of those policies and procedures for all assigned programs. The position maintains awareness of proposed Federal and State legislation and policies that impact programs administered by the Homeless Solutions Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree 

Experience: Five years’ experience of administration and oversight of Homeless programs and managing funds for Homeless Solutions, with two of those years supervising employees. 

Notes: 
1. Candidates may substitute 30 graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience as described above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Establishment of policy, procedures, and implementation of those policies and procedures for all assigned programs related to Homelessness.
  • Experience or knowledge of Federal and State legislation and policies that impact programs administered by the Homeless Solutions.
  • Experience managing federal, state, and local funds for Homelessness

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be a current employee of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

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:

Kathleen Hubbard 

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 kathleen.hubbard@maryland.gov. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 

  • Attn: Kathleen Hubbard, 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 301-429-7418. 

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.




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