Administrative Officer ; C26030​/Single Family Team Assistant

Introduction

This is a contractual position with 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 home-ownership in Maryland. We are good but strive to be great. To make this happen out 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.

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This position offers a salary range of $26.71 - $28.91/hourly with the potential for advancement up to $42.13/hourly based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $28.91/hourly.

7800 Harkins Road

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.

The Administrative Officer in the Single Family Home ownership program provides administrative support to the Director of Single Family and other staff within the Single Family team and works cooperatively with other administrators within CDA division. The position requires regular use of independent judgement and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans or policies. The employee in this classification is assigned administrative responsibilities involving customer service, the analysis of operational programs (the Maryland Mortgage Program-MMP, for instance) or procedures with recommendations for improvements.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office software;
  Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a corporate setting.
• Knowledge the Google mail platform in a corporate setting.
• Corporate level knowledge of English writing, grammar and mathematics.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in a corporate setting.

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.

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.

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.

• 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…