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HCD Financial Associate I (C24032.508944) (C24036.508945)

Financial Associate

Recruitment #24-003720-0001

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Introduction


This is a contractual position with limited 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. Annually, DHCD finances approximately 2,700 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing. Additionally, DHCD administers rental assistance programs and innovative initiatives designed to expand affordable housing opportunities or persons with disabilities, increase the energy efficiency and sustainability of affordable multifamily developments, and preserve rental housing. This is an opportunity to join this nationally-recognized, award- winning organization and apply your skills to this important public purpose.

DHCD offers limited, subsidized health benefits, flexible work schedule including job sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress Friday as well as during the Summer, a competitive salary and telework opportunities.


 

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHCD Headquarters is located at 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706 next to the New Carrollton metro station

POSITION DUTIES

The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking two enthusiastic candidates to serve as the HCD Financial Associate I. This position will learn to perform cash receipts processing and payment processing including automated monthly-subsidized housing payments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One year of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions. 

Notes: 
  1. Candidates may substitute experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 

  2. Candidates may substitute six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 

  3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with accounts payable, payment processing or accounts receivable.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment. Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications. 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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and 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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. The Department offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress on Fridays and competitive salary.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: 

Jamaal Simpson 
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 jamaal.simpson@maryland.gov. Please include the following information in the body of the email:

Attn: Jamaal Simpson, HR Generalist
 Your First and Last Name: 
 Recruitment #:
 Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment:

Incorrect or incomplete 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 revised paper application. For questions concerning these positions, please call 301-429-7781.

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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