State of Maryland

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and revitalizing communities.. Department of Housing and Community Development. The Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro Stop.. Experience:Two years of experience in the private mortgage industry, federal or state government affordable housing lending and/or rental assistance programs, residential construction discipline or multifamily construction management providing technical assistance for development or rehabilitation of multifamily or single family housing; neighborhood revitalization and business development; community infrastructure development; or historic preservation programs.. 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.

program associate

Introduction
\r\r\rThis is a Contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits\r\r\r\r\rWork that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and revitalizing communities.\r\r\rThis is an opportunity to join this nationally-recognized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area. Annually, DHCD finances approximately 2,700 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including state-appropriated funds, taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds, federal low-income housing tax credits, federal HOME funds and other federal funds. Additionally, DHCD administers home rehabilitation programs, rental assistance programs and innovative initiatives designed to expand affordable housing opportunities for persons with disabilities, increase the energy efficiency and sustainability multifamily developments, and preserve rental housing.\r\r\r\r\r\r
GRADE
14\r\r
LOCATION OF POSITION
7800 Harkins Road\r\rLanham, MD 20706\r\r\r\r\rThe Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro Stop.\r
POSITION DUTIES
\r\rThe Program Associate is responsible for answering customer calls and resolving theirconcerns, reviewing and approving applications for Special Loans HousingRehabilitation services. This position is responsible for ensuring client applications andrequests are completed in a timely manner. With a good understanding of the State\rDepartment of Finance processes, this position will set up vendors, make requests forencumbrances and process requests for payments. To ensure proper record keeping,this position will complete the task of the scanning and retention of loan packages.\r\r\r\rThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service, organization,and case management.\r\r\rThis is a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to join our team during a period ofsignificant growth in the industry for a long-term career that includes a competitivesalary, State benefits, industry-standard continuing education, and a hybrid workschedule.\r\r\r\r
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Two years of experience in the private mortgage industry, federal or state government affordable housing lending and/or rental assistance programs, residential construction discipline or multifamily construction management providing technical assistance for development or rehabilitation of multifamily or single family housing; neighborhood revitalization and business development; community infrastructure development; or historic preservation programs.\r\r\rNotes:\r\r\r1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of finance, accounting, economics, business administration, architecture, or construction management for the required experience.\r\r\r2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the Loan Specialist classification series or Loan Specialist specialty codes or as a non-commissioned officer in business and industry classification or business and industry specialty codes in the housing management field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\r
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
\r Any experience interacting with State Financing departments, the Comptroller's Office and/or State of Maryland's FMIS system is preferred.\r\r
SELECTION PROCESS
Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Unofficial transripts, 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 Delware, 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.\r\r\rPlease 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.\r
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.\r
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 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.\r\r\r\rLeave may be granted to a temporary/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, but not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to:\r\r\rCharlee Kerr\rDepartment of Housing and Community Development\rOffice of Human Resources\r7800 Harkins Road\rLanham, MD 20706\r\r\rAll 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 charlee.kerr@maryland.gov. Please include the following information in the body of the email:\r\r\r\r\r Attn: Charlee Kerr, HR Generalist\r Your First and Last Name\r Recruitment #\r Classification (Job Title) of recruitment\r\rIncorrect 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.\r\r\rTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\r\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\r\rAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States' diversity.\r\r #J-18808-Ljbffr

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