CDA Lending and Risk Analyst II (C24024/49300) (C24025/492999) Project Manager

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of energy efficiency initiatives in Maryland. This role involves managing energy conservation projects, applying your expertise in construction and energy diagnostics to drive impactful results. You'll work collaboratively to improve housing conditions while contributing to the state's climate goals. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to apply your skills in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Subsidized health benefits

Dental coverage option

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Life insurance option

Leave accrual after 120 days of work

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in risk evaluation and construction management.
• Bachelor's degree can substitute for 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage funding and execution of energy efficiency projects.
• Review funding requests and perform inspections.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Evaluation

Energy Efficiency

Construction Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Certifications in Energy Management or Building Science

Job description

Introduction

These are contractual positions with limited State of Maryland benefits. Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and revitalizing communities. Annually, DHCD finances approximately 2,700 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing. Additionally, DHCD administers rental assistance programs and innovative initiatives designed to expand affordable housing opportunities for persons with disabilities, increase the energy efficiency and sustainability of affordable multifamily developments, and preserve rental housing. This is an opportunity to join this nationally-recognized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this important public purpose.

Program Excellence: Housing and Building Energy Programs

The Housing and Building Energy Programs achieve excellence through continuous process improvement involving everyone in a collaborative and collegial team-centered environment. We are a fast-paced, dynamic team committed to serving Maryland and are looking for team players that share our vision of program excellence and our commitment to customer service. Our division works within the Department to administer a wide range of programs using various funding sources. These programs provide energy efficiency improvements that help reduce utility costs to residents, increase comfort, improve health and safety in the home, support local employment, and contribute strongly towards meeting the State's climate goals. The program portfolio consists of programs such as the US Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP), EmPOWER Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing Program (MEEHA), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), Energy Efficiency Construction Loan Programs (NetZero), and the BeSMART Home Energy Loan Program (BeSMART).

GRADE

17

POSITION DUTIES

The Project Manager organizes, coordinates, and manages the funding and execution of energy efficiency initiatives for energy conservation projects within program requirements. The Project Manager applies their expertise of building construction and assemblies, energy diagnostic and modeling methodologies, and energy conservation measure recommendations to successfully manage a project from application, through funding, and construction. The Project Manager reviews and approves funding requests, product specification sheets, payment requests, performs cost-benefit analysis, and work progression inspections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single-family, multifamily, and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management.

Notes:

1. 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.
2. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Certifications including BPI Building Analyst, BPI Multifamily Building Analyst, HERS Rater, Certified Energy Manager, LEED Green Rater certification, or other building science certifications. Experience interacting with general contractors, subcontractors, project architects, or engineers. Experience with multifamily financing, energy efficiency financing, or interacting with grant/loan processes for construction projects.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum requirements 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. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. The 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this 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

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 on 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 remaining 75% of the cost for 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 for these benefits. Leave 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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Charlee Kerr
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 [e-mail]. Please include the following information in the body of the email: Attn: Charlee Kerr, Your First and Last Name, Recruitment #, Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment. Incorrect applications and 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. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.