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PROGRAM MANAGER II (052729)

Assistant Director, Community Development Programs

Recruitment #24-005477-0046

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Introduction

This is a Management 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 community development and affordable housing.  The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization seeks a highly organized, customer orientated, self-motivated, team player, experienced with community development, community planning, financial management, and grant and loan administration. 

DHCD has an immediate opening for an Assistant Director in its Division of Neighborhood Revitalization to help support the Community Development Block Grant Program.  

GRADE

20

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

Assists in directing the State’s management of assigned programs on the Community Development Programs Team in the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization to ensure compliance with regulations, policy, laws and standards and to achieve neighborhood revitalization. The team manages and has oversight of the federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the federal Recovery Housing Program (RHP), the state Town Manager Circuit Rider Program (CR), and the state Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT). Additionally, the team manages construction projects funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).

In addition to assisting the Director with the overall management of all programs, this Assistant Director position directs and coordinates all activities of the CR and RHP Programs. This includes managing the method of distribution, project selection, financial management and monitoring. The position will also manage the CDBG internal competitive funding process which includes ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, policy, laws and standards. This position helps guide the Team in providing technical assistance and training to applicants and awardees. Under this position, approximately 30 new community and economic development projects are awarded each year that will be implemented and monitored over an approximate 5-year period. The position evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of investments and makes recommendations to upper management on CDBG investments. 

This position also oversees all reporting for the team, including complex federal reporting as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) via the Integrated Disbursement and Information System and the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System as well as Departmental reporting such as Clean Data and Metrics. This position provides supervision and oversight to the Program Officer responsible for reporting functions. Position also provides supervision and oversight to two of the Project Managers on the Team that work on the CDBG Program. This position leads remaining team members, providing coaching and mentorship.

This Assistant Director position may also assist with staffing several inter-agency groups as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Five years of management experience with the Community Development Block Grant Program.  Additionally, must have a minimum of two years supervisory experience. 

Note: 

Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in a job-related field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Eight years of experience with the Community Development Block Grant Program
  • Experience with grant administration with government and/or nonprofit organizations
  • Experience in the area of community planning or community development 
  • Experience making presentations, working with community stakeholders, and facilitating community engagement sessions

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 an 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 completed a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be used 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:

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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