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Deputy Director of Just Communities

Recruitment #25-005476-0016

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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 Just Communities Act (HB241/ SB308, signed into law in 2024) empowers DHCD’s Secretary to recommend communities impacted by segregation and discrimination to the Governor for prioritization in State funding. The implementation of the legislation is led by the Division of Just Communities (DJC), which serves as the State’s racial equity and social justice hub. As such, DJC is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of first-of-their-kind data-driven tools, such as the Just Communities designation geospatial map and Displacement Risk Tool.


GRADE

19

This position offers a salary range of $73,957 - $89,420/year, with potential for advancement up to $119,492 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines.  Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $89,420/year. 

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706

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

POSITION DUTIES

The Deputy Director position receives direct oversight from the Assistant Secretary of Just Communities to leverage and promote racial equity and social justice frameworks, tools, strategies, and approaches. The Deputy Director is responsible for directing and coordinating intra-divisional activities for the DJC, which align with the overall mission of DHCD. The Deputy Director also supports the thought leadership of DJC at the local, state, and national levels and advises the Assistant Secretary on emerging issues and topics throughout Maryland, the region, and nationally that may have relevance for righting the wrongs of the past and for reversing the legacy of divestment and disinvestment in marginalized communities. As part of DJC, this position will also provide equitable housing and community development insights and support to all Divisions within DHCD as needed under the direction of the Assistant Secretary. 

The Deputy Director will support the Assistant Secretary of Just Communities by organizing and tracking assignments, providing quality control on work products, and liaising with other divisions and teams. This position will specifically lead, supervise, and coordinate agency-wide initiatives such as the Just Communities Act Work Group, data strategies such as the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, and DJC’s external partnerships and community involvement strategy and toolkits. This position will manage subcontracted relationships with partners or vendors that have been procured to provide research, data and technical subject matter expertise to the Division, such as the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Co-operative (ESRGC), Urban Institute (UI), Urban American City (UAC), etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Six years of experience working with marginalized communities and organizations to leverage and promote racial equity and social justice frameworks and data strategies, such as the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional administrative or professional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional job-related education at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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 and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in setting strategy, i.e.: establishing systems, process, and guidelines; and/or exercising analysis and judgment for original, novel, or unprecedented situations leading to programmatic success
  • Experience developing metrics and tools for objectively evaluating programs, policies, and practices
  • Experience developing/deploying a strategic approach to stakeholder involvement of grasstops and grassroots leaders, grantees, and borrowers guided by racial equity and social justice principles

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

  • Attn:  Kathleen Hubbard
  • 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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