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AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST II

Recruitment #16-000807-0005

Introduction

An Agency Grants Specialist II is the full performance level of work evaluating grant proposals, distributing grant monies, and monitoring and reporting on grant programs.  

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Crownsville Veterans Cemetery

1122 Sunrise Beach Rd. Crownsville, MD 21032

Main Purpose of Job

An Agency Grants Specialist II is evaluating grant proposals, distributing grant monies, and monitoring and reporting on grant programs. This position will identify various Federal grant opportunities available for vital expansion and maintenance initiatives.

POSITION DUTIES

To support the Program Manager by reviewing grant applications and budget proposals and determining financial stability and adherence to established policies and procedures; maintain up-to-date records on grant awards and expenditures; monitor and approve grant expenditures, builds the expansion and maintenance programs and communicates with Federal, State, local or private foundations to research funding opportunities for grants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute graduate education in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 semester hours for each year of the required experience.

2. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year to year basis for the required education and experience

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the principles and practices of business and public administration, and governmental appropriations accounting;

Knowledge of the analytical procedures and techniques used in evaluating and monitoring agency grants;

Experience in reviewing and/or editing blueprints and designs;

Experience in government procurement processes;

Skill in interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations and policies related to agency grants;

Skill in organizing and presenting accurate and concise reports of findings, conclusions and recommendations related to agency grants;

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and/or Access in a professional setting

Experience providing customer service both in person and via telephone

Experience working with Google Mail and Google Calendars Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers, agency program staff and grantees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.  

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 1-800- 925-4434.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. Thru September 9th

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Marcy Hersl  

Recruitment and Examination Division,  

301 West Preston Street, Room 705  

Baltimore, MD 21201   




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