Introduction
This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a world-class financial and policy organization, working at the cutting edge of affordable housing, home-ownership, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization. We manage over $3 billion in single-family and multi-family assets and provide financial support and critical programs to families, communities, non-profits, businesses, and local governments throughout the state.
In the DHCD Office of Public Information, we promote the many programs the Department administers and ensure Marylanders know about the Department's work and its mission to increase affordable housing for all Marylanders.
The Web Developer maintains the departmental websites, which are a primary means of communication for DHCD and its divisions. This requires entry-level coding using languages such as HTML and other web-based programming languages. This position helps the department remain compliant with State web standards while providing accurate content in a timely manner. To fulfill this mission, the web developer provides daily support, along with longer-term enhancement projects, for the department's websites. The position extensively interacts with software/database developers, network professionals, and stakeholders at partner organizations, such as the Maryland Department of Information Technology and all levels of program staff.
DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework options, training, advancement and career path opportunities, casual business dress on Fridays, and a competitive salary. There is ample parking at our headquarters in Lanham, MD.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706. The Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro stop.
POSITION DUTIES
The main purpose of this position is to maintain the departmental websites, which are a primary means of communication for DHCD and its divisions. This requires entry-level coding using languages such as HTML and other web-based programming languages. This position helps the department remain compliant with State web standards while providing accurate content in a timely manner. To fulfill this mission, the incumbent provides daily support, along with longer-term enhancement projects, for the department’s websites. This position extensively interacts with software/database developers, network professionals, and stakeholders at partner organizations, such as the Maryland Department of Information Technology and all levels of program staff.
The incumbent assumes ownership of existing web-enabled systems and is responsible for immediately responding to production problems and outages. The position assures a high degree of computer system availability and reliability. Maintenance responsibilities are primarily associated with posting content updates as required by the department and its divisions and ensuring that updates are appropriately positioned, formatted, and displayed to State of Maryland web standards. Further maintenance activities involve repairs to broken links to external sites and similar updates as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Minimal (less than one year) of experience performing website development and administration in an organization with extensive level of program integration and reliance on technology.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
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 one 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 H1B Visa 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 the 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:
Miles Peterson
Department of Housing and Community Development
Office of Human Resources
7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706
All application materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to Please include the following information in the body of the email:
- Attn: Miles Peterson, HR Generalist
- 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 301-429-7566.
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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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