DHCD – Administrative Officer III

• Administrative Officer III (522821)
• Grants Manager
• DHCD – Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
• Recruitment #25-002247-0033
• Salary: $62,220- $69,633/year (Grade 15/Step 5-11 with promotional growth to $96,790.00/year)
• Filing Deadline: September 2, 2025

Introduction

This is a skilled service position with full State of Maryland benefits

Work 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 Revitalization seeks a positive individual experienced with financial management in the public sector who will verify, track, process, reconcile, analyze and report financial information for grant, loan and tax credit programs.

GRADE

15

This position offers a salary range of $62,220.00 – $69,633.00/year, with potential for advancement up to $96,790.00 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $69,633.00/year.

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Rd, Lanham, MD 20706 with occasional travel to DHCD’s satellite office in Baltimore, Maryland. A combination of “hybrid” in-person work and telework may be available.

The Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George’s County across from the New Carrollton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization’s Grants Manager will manage, coordinate, process and document, project and financial details and provide fiscal analysis and reporting for the Division’s general, special and federal funded grant programs totaling up to $70 million annually. The selected individual will be a highly organized, customer oriented, self-motivated team player with a professional demeanor, great interpersonal skills and proficiency with the MS Office Suite of software applications. Applicants will be required to demonstrate competence with Microsoft Excel. Ability to work with multiple data systems is also required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience processing, tracking, and maintaining financial records; preparing financial reports; and verifying and reconciling financial data.
• Experience establishing and managing grant accounts, life-cycle grants management to include purchase orders and modifications, and workflow and process management within government.
• Experience using Maryland State accounting systems, including R*STARS, FMIS, OneStop, Intelligrants/IGX, or RFP.

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.

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.

Please 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.

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.

BENEFITS

State of Maryland Benefits

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to:

Jamaal Simpson

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

Office of Human Resources

7800 Harkins Road

Lanham, MD 20706

All applications and materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to jamaal.simpson@maryland.gov. Please include the following information in the body of the email:

• Attn: Jamaal Simpson
• Your First and Last Name
• Recruitment #
• Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect 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 301-429-7781.

TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.