HCD Community Program Administrator ; C26003 & C26007; Project Manager

Introduction

These are contractual positions with limited 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 two highly organized, customer oriented, self‑motivated, team players, experienced with the federal Community Development Block Grant Program, grant administration, community development, and community planning.

DHCD offers limited, subsidized health benefits, flexible work schedule and job‑sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress Friday as well as during the Summer, a competitive salary and shuttle service for MARC train commuters. Now located in Prince George’s County off of route 50 close by the New Carrollton MARC train station.

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This position offers a salary range of $33.92 – $36.59/hour, with potential for advancement up to $52.88 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $36.59/year.

7800 Harkins Rd
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.

These Project Manager positions administer Division of Neighborhood Revitalization programs. They manage grants, loans, and other services provided to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and businesses, ensuring compliance with Departmental standards, and regulatory and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring projects, providing technical assistance, assisting with the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, and working closely with key officials, local governments, nonprofit organizations and other internal and external customers. These positions require extensive travel to rural towns and cities throughout Maryland. The Project Managers will help manage the federal Community Development Block Grant Program and other programs as assigned.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of administrative or professional experience to include one year of financing experience or 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.
• Notes:
  • • Candidates may substitute additional administrative or professional experience as defined above on a year‑for‑year basis for the required education.
  • • 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.
  • • 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.

• At least one year of experience with the Community Development Block Grant Program.
• At least one year of grant administration experience with government and/or nonprofit organizations.

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.

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.…