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Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits.\r\n\r\n\r\nWork that Matters.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHousing and Building Energy Programs: We are a fast paced, dynamic team committed to serving\r\nMaryland. We are looking for team\r\nplayers that share our vision of program excellence and our commitment to\r\ncustomer service. We achieve program\r\nexcellence through continuous process improvement involving everyone in a\r\ncollaborative and collegial team centered environment.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur\r\ndivision works within the Department to administer a wide range of programs\r\nusing various funding sources. The programs provide energy efficiency\r\nimprovements that help reduce costs to residents, increase comfort, improve\r\nhealth and safety in the home, support local employment, and contribute\r\nstrongly towards meeting the State's climate goals. This program portfolio\r\nconsists of programs such as the US Department of Energy Weatherization\r\nAssistance Program (WAP), EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP),\r\nEmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Tune-up Program (MEET), EmPOWER Multifamily\r\nEnergy Efficiency and Affordable Housing Program (MEEHA), Maryland Energy\r\nAssistance Program (MEAP) for Crisis/No-Heat/No-Cool, Energy Efficiency Homes\r\nConstruction Loan Program (NetZero), and the BeSMART Home Energy Loan Program\r\n(BeSMART).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17\r\n\r\nThis position offers a salary range of $34.43 - $37.27/hour, with potential for advancement up to $ 54.29/hour based on qualifications, equity, hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $37.27/hour.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road\r\nLanham, MD 20706\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is located in Prince George's County and within walking distance to the New Carrollton Metro Stop, Amtrak, and MARC Train.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position is responsible for evaluating the work performed by Energy Retrofit Service Providers. Tasks include conducting site visits, performing desk-top data monitoring, and providing training and technical assistance to the service providers. The type of work evaluated may include energy efficiency, electrification, and repair work for both single-family and multifamily residential buildings.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Quality Assurance Inspector will assist DHCD programs achieve production goals and ensure compliance with program rules and regulations. This employee will examine, analyze, review and approve proposed contractors, work plans and specifications, construction estimates, work scope, environmental investigations and other related analysis on projects. This position is also responsible for monitoring the progression of projects and helping resolve service provider concerns throughout the construction process.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe work will require frequent travel throughout the State of Maryland to attend site inspections. General technical knowledge of building systems is required. DHCD will provide additional technical training for energy related systems.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Seven years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Architecture or any other related field and three years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management for the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in loan specialist classification, loan specialist specialty codes in the loan specialist field of work, or 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and or university\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience managing, leading, or reviewing residential construction projects\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience with energy efficiency in residential buildings\r\n\r\n

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 at least on 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\n\r\n\r\nPlease 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 Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal Regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.\r\n

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\n

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 pay 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 of 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 of these benefits.\r\n\r\n\r\nLeave 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.\r\n

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\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCharlee Kerr\r\nDepartment of Housing and Community Development\r\nOffice of Human Resources\r\n7800 Harkins Road\r\nLanham, MD 20706\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAll 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\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Attn: Charlee Kerr, HR Generalist\r\n Your First and Last Name\r\n Recruitment #\r\n Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIncorrect 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\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\n