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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (058784)

Human Resources Liaison

Recruitment #24-001756-0106

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Introduction

This is a Skilled Service position with full Maryland State 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-organized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area.  The Department has an immediate opening for an Administrative Specialist, H.R. Liaison within the Division of Credit Assurance (DCA).  The Division of Credit Assurance manages the Departments' Single-Family, Multifamily and Business loan portfolios and implements the Department's Maryland Housing Fund Mortgage Insurance and Loan Guaranty.  

The DCA HR Liaison is responsible for coordinating all personnel matters for DCA, which has over 50 employees.  This includes coordinating hiring freeze exceptions, recruitment and hiring of new employees, conversion of employee on-boarding, maintain employee forms and assist employees with HR Related matters.  This position also supports DCA with mail distribution, file room management, metric collection and serves as a backup to the other Administrative staff and the Special Assistant to the DCA Director.

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.  There is ample parking and our offices are located in walking distance to the New Carrollton MARC Train Station.

GRADE

11

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

The main purpose of this position is to support DCA (Division of Credit Assurance) with the administrative duties associated with the recruitment of personnel, the distribution of human resource (HR) related updates and to advise employees regarding HR related matters. This position will assist with preparation of recruitment documents, schedule interviews, validate references, assist staff with preparation of forms, expense reimbursements and Workday matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. 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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with processing Recruitment actions (eg. gathering documentation from managers to initiate recruitments, scheduling interviews, preparing candidate selection paperwork for approval, providing status updates on recruitment actions to HR and leadership etc.)
  • Experience with data reporting and coordination regarding performance evaluations (eg. gathering performance evaluations from managers, reviewing evaluations for accuracy, passing evaluations on to HR, identifying and expediting completion of missing evaluations, etc.)      
  • Experience procuring goods and services or interacting with a Procurement officer to procure goods and/or services (eg. placing orders, reconciling corporate card accounts, providing documentation for purchases etc.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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.



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