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CDA Lending and Risk Analyst II (C23036/472868)

Energy Fiscal Manager

Recruitment #24-003726-0013

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Introduction


This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits. 
Work that Matters.

Housing and Building Energy Programs: We are a fast paced, dynamic team committed to serving Maryland. 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 various funding sources. The programs 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 climate 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).
  

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road 
Lanham, MD 20706

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro stop. 

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking an experienced and self-motivated accounting professional to join our Energy Efficiency programs team. The Fiscal Manager assists the Program Managers in the implementation of program operations to support the Housing and Building Energy Programs.

This position is responsible for the day to day accounting, analysis, and fiscal compliance for all Housing and Building Energy Programs (HBEP aka “CDA-Energy”) programs. Duties include collecting documentation for reporting and audits, examining accounting data, making recommendations to improve accuracy, identifying process improvements, collaborating with other program and accounting department staff, acting as the primary point of contact for accounting and finance related inquiries during any audit related activities, inspecting budgets and expenditures, reviewing purchase orders and balances, preparing accounting statements, preparing reconciliation of expenditures, etc.

This position has oversight of all of CDA-Energy’s invoicing activities. The fiscal manager coordinates with the team of invoice processors, reviews and revises invoicing procedures, tracks and reviews timeliness of payment processing, oversees the execution of payments, monitors funding balance data, performs data analyses, coordinates with Accounting and Finance staff to discuss issues, trends and results, develops and maintains databases and reporting tools, and assists with evaluating opportunities to improve accounting, budgeting, and financial processes and systems. 

The position manages and oversees all contract monitoring activities, including assisting with the procurements of vendors, tracking ongoing procurements, setting up purchase orders, billing codes, billing templates, and necessary billing procedures, monitoring spend-down, and processing all paperwork concerning the award, including billing and tracking payments. 

This position works closely with program staff on all invoicing, payments, and contract needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Architecture or any other related field and three years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in loan specialist classification, loan specialist specialty codes in the loan specialist field of work, 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

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience with accounting or bookkeeping
  • Experience with developing processes and procedures independently

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 H-1B 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 this 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, have a current employment contract and work 30 our 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. 

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period.  This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Charlee Kerr
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Office of Human Resources
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706

All application and materials must be received by the filing deadline.  If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to charlee.kerr@maryland.gov  Please include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Attn:  Charlee Kerr
  • 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 301-429-7783.

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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