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ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)

GRANTS SPECIALIST

Recruitment #14-006094-006

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Grants Specialist.  This position reports to the Director of Contracts and Procurement for DBED.   This position is open to current State employees only.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

World Trade Center - Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Primary responsibilities of the position are to administer, coordinate, implement, expedite and monitor assigned Federal and Special State Grants.

POSITION DUTIES

The incumbent ensures that DBED is in full compliance with all grant requirements for the Governor’s Office of Grants. The ability to upload timely compliance reports, perform budget reconciliations for grant payments, obtain required grant approvals, keep accurate hard/electronic files and maintain collaborative relationships with agency and federal professionals is essential.

 

Candidates must have demonstrated past knowledge/experience regarding state contracting practices, procedures and regulations. When required, candidates will assign/oversee the grant related work of others. Candidates also must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple concurrent tasks is a must. Use of Microsoft Outlook, Google Mail, Word, Excel, Access, Internet and or other relevant software is required. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in grant evaluation, budget preparation, presentation and execution.  Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above on a year for year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with the State’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS) is highly desired.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online at www.choosemaryland.org.  Click on about DBED at the bottom and then click on work at DBED on the left-hand side in the yellow box.  If you are unable to apply online, please submit a resume to:

                                                DBED Office of Human Resources

                                                ATTN:  GRANTS SPECIALIST

                                                World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street

                                                Baltimore, MD  21202

                                                NO LATER THAN:  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014

 

As an E-Verify and 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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