DHCD – Admin Spec II/Admin Aide

• Admin Spec II/Admin Aide
• Department of Housing and Community Development – Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Salary: $21.43 – $24.75/hour (Grade 11, Step 3-9 with promotional growth to $34.09/hourly)
• Filing Deadline: 2/6/2025 11:59:00 PM

Introduction

This is a contractual position with limited 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 providing administrative support to a Division office of approximately 40 professionals.

GRADE

11

LOCATION OF POSITION

2 North Charles St, Baltimore, Maryland with occasional travel to DHCD’s headquarters in Lanham, Maryland.

POSITION DUTIES

Serving as an Administrative Aide for the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization, this position provides administrative support for the day to day operations of the Division’s Baltimore Office. This position serves as a point of contact for external and internal customers and provides customer service. Duties include clerical, telephone, scheduling, tracking and ordering of office supplies, data entry, and similar duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: One year of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing a fast-paced office with multiple phone lines
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportation as needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned.

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 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. 

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 H-1B 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 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 for paying the full premium for those 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:

Jamaal Simpson

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

Office of Human Resources

7800 Harkins Road

Lanham, MD 20706

All application 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.

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