Baltimore County Government

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Housing and Community Development. 

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

All interested candidates must apply at this time. 

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. 

Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. 

Examples of Duties

Under direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Rental Subsidy Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal program requirements. Collects data, identifies trends, performs statistical analysis, and prepares reports to be used by departmental management for analysis of efficiency, program development and other purposes.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Provides comprehensive and ongoing analysis to ensure compliance with HUD federal program requirements for administering housing assistance. 
• Researches and collects data needed to monitor trends, patterns, and changes in regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. 
• Conducts in-depth analysis of the Housing Office operations and procedures. 
• Evaluates overall program success and recommends modifications as necessary. 
• Prepares a weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annual report on leasing activities. 
• Monitors lease-up standard and ensures it conforms to current voucher renewal regulation and unit allocation. 
• Coordinate with Program Manager to assess use of subsidies under contract and units under lease, and make recommendations to achieve and maintain maximum utilization. 
• Monitors compliance with program submission to HUD’s Public Information Center (PIC). 
• Evaluates and tests appropriate use for data maintained in Elite. 
• Conducts quality control of files per staff person. 
• Provides guidance and direction to staff on processes, procedures and guidance on HUD federal regulations. 

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this classification. They may not include all of the duties of each position in this classification. Each position in this classification may not be required to perform all of the duties listed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other social science, business or public administration 

Plus 

Four years of progressive experience working with federally assisted housing programs. 

(An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for qualifications noted above.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Housing Choice Voucher and Project Based Voucher Programs, Housing Quality Standards and HUD regulations, procedures and guidelines. 
• Skills in performing statistical analysis of data and presentation of findings. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to speak and write effectively. 
• Skills in using computer packages to manage data and produce reports. 

Licenses or Certificates 

May require possession of valid drivers' license at time of appointment.

Certified Housing Specialist Certification within 1 year of employment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Rental Subsidy Program Specialist (Specialist Officer II) - Non-Merit

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Certified Housing Specialist Certification within 1 year of employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include the operation of office equipment and occasional walking, standing, or other limited physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. 

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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