Cda Lending And Risk Analyst Senior III (045700)

Administration•Dorchester, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing and development of affordable housing and community development. This 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 4,000 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $650 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 rental assistance programs and innovative initiatives designed to expand affordable housing opportunities for people with disabilities, increase the energy effective and sustainability of affordable multifamily developments, and preserve rental housing. This position serves as a Program Administrator for the Eastern Shore Regional Office in Cambridge, MD. The Rental and Community Services Administrator is responsible for the general administration, management and oversight of a range of rental assistance programs including the Housing Choice Voucher Program ("HCV"), Statewide Voucher Program, and Community Engagement activities on the Eastern Shore. Under the general supervision of the Community Development Administration, the Administrator is responsible for supporting the administration's mission by ensuring the Eastern Shore Regional Office programs comply with Federal/State/Local Regulations. This position oversees a range of community relations, marketing, and communications activities, as well as ongoing program development, administration, management, and budgeting for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Engagement Center (CEC) in Cambridge, Maryland. The Administrator will be the key on-site member of the Maryland DHCD team. The position furthers the Department’s mission by assuring that the expansion of affordable housing opportunities for lower income citizens is maintained for the long term with the use of rental assistance. In addition, network with public and social service agencies to coordinate services offered to households to promote self-sufficiency. The applicant should be very knowledgeable in determinations of income eligibility, contract executions, HUD secure systems and the HUD regulations governing the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The applicant should be able to effectively communicate with tenants, landlords and program staff both orally and in writing.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, Economics, Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least Seven years of experience administering government funded rental assistance programs, professional financial/risk analysis experience, such as managing government programs, data analysts, examining and or analyzing financial statements, budgets, grant programs and reports (as applicable).
A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties require operation of a motor vehicle).
Legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

Nice To Haves

Experience in affordable housing, including experience with HUD rental assistance programs, particularly the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Experience managing, evaluating, or auditing rental assistance programs.
Experience coordinating community engagement/outreach.
Experience and or knowledge of commercial, state or federal programs and tools related to rental assistance or housing finance.
Experience and/or knowledge of local, state and federal policies and issues affecting affordable rental housing.

Responsibilities

General administration, management and oversight of a range of rental assistance programs including the Housing Choice Voucher Program ("HCV"), Statewide Voucher Program, and Community Engagement activities on the Eastern Shore.
Ensuring the Eastern Shore Regional Office programs comply with Federal/State/Local Regulations.
Oversees a range of community relations, marketing, and communications activities.
Oversees ongoing program development, administration, management, and budgeting for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Engagement Center (CEC) in Cambridge, Maryland.
Assuring that the expansion of affordable housing opportunities for lower income citizens is maintained for the long term with the use of rental assistance.
Network with public and social service agencies to coordinate services offered to households to promote self-sufficiency.