Community Program Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Skilled Service position with full State of Maryland benefits.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWork 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 Revitalizationseeks a highlyorganized, customer oriented, self-motivated, team player, experienced with cultural resource management, community development, and project management.\r\n\r\n\r\nDHCD has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Program Officer, Main StreetMaryland/Maryland FolkFestival Residency Program.\r\n\r\n\r\nDHCD 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. There is ample free parking at our location.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

19\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position offers a salary range of $81,750 - $92,066/year, with potential for advancement up to $128,924 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $92,066/year.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

411 Dorchester Avenue, Suite 202, Cambridge, MD 21613\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCambridge, Maryland with occasional\r\ntravel to the Division's satellite office in Baltimore City and the\r\nDepartment's headquarters in Lanham, MD.\r\nDHCD offers a combination "hybrid" in-person/telework work environment. \r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This Senior Program Officer position supports specialized work in cultural resource management and project management in DHCD's Division of Neighborhood Revitalization. The incumbent is responsible for program development, oversight and implementation of activities for DHCD statewide Main Street program and serves as the primary administrator of the Maryland Folk Festival Residency Program. This position provides technical assistance, project management, grant administration, training, and community capacity-building services to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and Main Street Maryland communities across Maryland.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Six years of administrative or professional experience to include three years 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Candidates may substitute additional administrative or professional experience as defined aboveon a year-for-year basis for the required education.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute additional job-related education at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experiencefor up to two years of the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in business andindustry 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience with partnership development and stakeholder\r\n engagement involving community organizations, government agencies, cultural\r\n organizations, artists, vendors, sponsors, and other event partners.\r\n Experience with project and event management, which required the ability to coordinate multiple work streams, deadlines, partners, vendors,\r\n and operational requirements simultaneously.\r\n \r\n Experience working directly with a selected host community\r\n to establish planning processes, strengthen organizational capacity, coordinate\r\n partnerships, and implement festival programs.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.\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 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\n\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 and 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

State of Maryland Benefits\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\nMiles Peterson\r\nDepartment of Housing and Community Development\r\nOffice of Human Resources\r\n7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706\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 miles.peterson@maryland.gov. Please include the following information in the body of the email:\r\n\r\n Attn: Miles Peterson, HR Generalist\r\n Your First and Last Name\r\n Recruitment #\r\n Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment\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 301-429-7566.\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n