CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Senior I/Energy Program Manager (0885501)

CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Senior I (088501)

Energy Program Manager

Recruitment # 24-003729-0004

Filing Deadline 01/02/2025

$78,919.00 - $95,458.00/year (Grade 20/Step 3 - 11 with promotional growth to $127,473.00/year)

This is a permanent position with full 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. This is an opportunity to join this nationally-recognized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area. Annually, DHCD finances approximately 2,700 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including state-appropriated funds, taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds, federal low-income housing tax credits, federal HOME funds and other federal funds. Additionally, DHCD administers 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.

Program Excellence: Housing and Building Energy Programs

Who we are and what we do: We are a fast paced, dynamic team committed to serving Maryland households. We are looking for team players that share our vision of program excellence and our commitment to customer service.

The programs that the division administers provide energy efficiency improvements that help reduce energy bills to residents, increase comfort, improve health and safety in the home, support local employment, and contribute strongly towards meeting the State's environmental goals. This program portfolio consists of programs such as the US Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP), EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Tune-up Program (MEET), EmPOWER Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing Program (MEEHA), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), for Crisis/No-Heat/No-Cool, Energy Efficiency Homes Construction Loan Program (NetZero), and the BESMART Home Energy Loan Program (BESMART).

Position Duties

The Energy Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration of one or more energy programs. This position performs under a higher degree of independence and requires proactive problem-solving skills. Duties include overseeing the qualification and assignment of applicants, review of provided services, setting production goals, developing and monitoring budgets, developing and providing guidance to partnering organizations, evaluating performance metrics, training for staff and partners, preparing agreements and contracts, analyzing program data and preparing reports.

This position requires learning and maintaining knowledge of current best practices and trends in energy efficiency. This positions duty involves coordinating with the Sr. Energy Program Manager on planning and executing procedures for the successful delivery and continuous improvement of the energy programs. Successful implementation includes establishing and evaluating program goals, acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of network partners, team members and third-party vendors to achieve program goals and maintain performance standards, and continuously monitoring program performance and implementing corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and/or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) and four years of professional financial, lending and risk or construction analysis experience, such as managing financial asset and debt portfolios, examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting, budget, or grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or managing government housing projects.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Construction Management or a related field

and four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field and two years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or two years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting or Loan Officer Classifications, or Financial Management specialty codes in the accounting field of work 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:

• Experience with grant based program or project management
• Experience with business management (to include supervision of individuals or teams)
• Experience with Energy Efficiency Programs, for example: EmPOWER, BeSMART Home Energy Loan Program, or others

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.

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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.

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