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State of Maryland•Prince George's, MD

14d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

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 the financing and development of affordable housing and community development lending. As such, the primary function of the Community Development Administration is to encourage and support homeownership in Maryland. We are good but strive to be great. To make this happen, our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their neighborhood. This position is with the Community Development Administrations (CDA) Contract Administration (CA) unit; the primary purpose of the job is to ensure compliance with the HUDs project-based section 8 program. Responsibilities include providing exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring requirements of all affordable housing programs and related compliance are met and maintained completely and accurately, As an Asset Manager/Performance-Based Task Officer, this position is responsible for reconciling payments, processing contract renewals, rent increases and maintain up-to-date knowledge on federal regulations governing the program as outlined in HUD handbook 4350.3. Enforce compliance requirements by conducting on-site and desk audits, and assist in other duties as assigned. DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework, and job-sharing options; training, advancement and career path opportunities; casual business dress on Fridays and a competitive salary. GRADE 15 This position offers a salary range of $29.83 - $32.15/hour, with potential for advancement up to $46.41 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $32.15/hour. LOCATION OF POSITION 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706. The Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro stop.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in one or more of the following areas: Asset management Section 8 rules and regulations Property Management Accounting Rental assistance programs Governmental housing Community Development HUD secure systems or voucher data systems

Responsibilities

The main purpose of the position is to ensure that the CA unit meets all HUD requirements under the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) related to administration of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)contracts for identified Section 8-assisted properties.
As a Contract Management Officer, this position is responsible for all HAP contract management activities related to the position's portfolio properties.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing contract renewals, rent increases and opt outs,processing Section 8 vouchers, maintain up-to-date knowledge on HUD Section 8 Rental Subsidy Program and the regulations governing the program as set forth in HUD handbook 4350.3.
Enforce compliance requirements by conducting on site and desk audits of property occupancy information,handling tenant complaints and follow up, notifying proper regulatory agencies of non-compliance,and/or directing a corrective action plan resolution.
Assist in other duties as needed.

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 an 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, life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for those 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.

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