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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

Careers

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a nationally recognized, award-winning leader in affordable housing and community development. We manage over $3 billion in single-family and multi-family assets. We provide financial support and critical programs for families, communities, non-profits, businesses, and local governments across Maryland. Every year, we:

  • help thousands of Maryland families achieve their dream of owning a home
  • provide secure housing solutions for service members, veterans, and their families
  • support small businesses on thriving main streets
  • partner with private sector to build a large, new supply of affordable housing for all Marylanders

Learn about the Department on the About Us page.

Why Work With Us

We are committed to growing and strengthening our team. We are looking for people who:

  • Bring practical, efficient solutions
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Speak up and take initiative
  • Believe change is good
  • Want to do work that helps people and communities

If this sounds like you, consider joining our team at Maryland DHCD. You will work in a secure, dynamic environment with:

  • Opportunities to grow through training
  • Career advancement
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options
  • Free o​n-site fitness facility at our Lanham headquarters
  • A supportive environment that values work-life balance, family, and community

We recognize and reward talent, innovation, hard work, and perseverance. Our work isn’t always easy, but the solutions we deliver are vital to the success of Maryland’s families, businesses, and communities.

Benefits​​

We provide the Maryland State Benefits package to permanent employees, which includes:

  • Generous leave programs (annual, sick, and holiday leave)
  • Pension and retirement plans
  • Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Eligible Contractual Employees receive:

  • Subsidized medical and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to dental, life, and accidental death insurance at low group rates

​Learn more about Employee Benefits​ on the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) website.

Join Our Team!

See all current openings on the Maryland State Online Employment Center.

Chief Legislative Officer Opening

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is made up of  dedicated employees passionate about serving the people and communities across Maryland. From financing affordable homes to revitalizing communities and supporting local businesses, our team of loan underwriters, community planners, economic developers, asset managers, housing finance professionals, bond specialists, and executives—every member of the DHCD team can see the impact of their work in communities across the state.

The Chief Legislative Officer (CLO) is a senior member of the Department of Housing and Community Development who advises the Office of the Secretary on state and federal policy and legislative priorities, including identifying and recommending state legislation related to departmental priorities. The CLO works closely with the Office of the Secretary and supports the Office of Policy Development in drafting legislation and/or amendments to proposed legislation. The CLO also leads efforts to advocate for or against the passage of state-level policies and legislation as well as supporting the Department with elements of the state budget process. The CLO is the primary point of contact for state and local elected officials, as well as Members of Congress and the Governor’s Legislative Office. Duties include representing the Secretary and Departmental interests at essential meetings, hearings, briefings, and similar functions.

As a part of the legislative duties assigned to this individual, the incumbent is tasked with educating elected officials on the role of the Department and how legislative changes may affect that role. This includes advocating for state legislation that will allow the Department and its partners to more effectively perform required functions. The CLO is empowered to make such determinations and to negotiate with legislators and related parties to craft such legislation, accept / advise on amendments, and/or advise stakeholders on courses of action with respect to legislative or policy changes.

The CLO also develops the Department’s federal legislative priorities for approval by the Secretary. The Department’s federal priorities include appropriations requests for programs such as Section 8, HOME, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Housing Trust Fund, and related programs.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in roles related to legislative advocacy or in the office of a legislator or elected official.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in the field of public policy, political science, economics, urban studies, sociology, or a related field.
  • 2 years of experience advocating at the state level in Maryland or another state.

How to apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Internship Opportunity

The Office of Public Affairs is seeking applicants for their Communications Internship​ (unpaid) for the spring semester. Apply today for a unique opportunity to experience and observe policymaking and public administration at the state level.

Contact Information

For questions or comments about careers at Maryland DHCD email us at:​ ​[email protected].