We Are Hiring!
The Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) is hiring! Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Want to work in an organization committed to integrity, innovation, and inclusiveness? Join Montgomery County, Maryland, and discover what we have to offer.
Current Positions
Loan Underwriter (Senior Planning Specialist), Grade 25-
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Senior Planning Specialist, serving as a Loan Underwriter/Project Manager for our Multifamily Housing Programs. The Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) is dedicated to managing the County’s investments in the production and preservation of affordable housing. We seek enthusiastic and skilled professionals to assist us in achieving our public policy goals and objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
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The County’s investments in affordable housing serve a diverse array of residents, including low- and moderate-income residents, individuals with special needs, veterans, senior citizens, and those experiencing homelessness.
This position analyzes requests from affordable housing developers for County investment. It serves as a point of contact regarding specific program policies and procedures, resolves issues related to each project, and ensures the loan is closed in a timely manner. The candidate must understand the structures of affordable housing deals and the utilization of federal funds, including but not limited to the Federal HOME and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. This position occasionally requires participation in meetings and work assignments outside the office, attending evening meetings, and performing other duties as assigned.
This position is responsible for the following, in no specific order of importance:
- Managing all aspects of a project from inception to closing, including developing investment structures, negotiating and implementing financing plans/loans, preparing financial analyses of complex real estate transactions, and negotiating loan terms with public and private lenders.
- Assisting and guiding the County Attorney's Office with the preparation and review of documents.
- Working with the Department's Division of Finance and Administration on project financing and compliance issues.
- Establishing good working relationships with financial partners.
- Making regular presentations to the Housing Loan Review Committee.
- Making public presentations to diverse audiences regarding the County's affordable housing investment.