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ADMINISTRATOR IV

Director of Grants and Initiatives

Recruitment #16-007735-0001

Introduction

 

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, a statewide public policy and advocacy organization, is hiring a Director of Grants and Initiatives. The Director will join a small staff and work with a 30-member council and other partners to help advance the organization’s mission and improve policies, programs and practices that impact the lives of Marylanders with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. The MD DD Council works to eliminate barriers, create opportunities, empower people and promote innovation. The Council is not a service provider. See md-council.org for more information.   This is a management service position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The deadline for this position has been extended.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Director of Grants and Initiatives leads, coordinates and participates in various initiatives of the Council to develop, improve or expand services, programs, policies, funding and practices that further the Council’s mission of inclusion of all people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. The Director of Grants & Initiatives has responsibility for achieving outcomes in multiple assigned public policy and advocacy priority areas as established under the Council’s 5-year State Plan. In addition, the Director of Grants & Initiatives has responsibility for oversight and management of the grant process.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Leads, coordinates and participates in various initiatives and activities of the Council related to assigned areas of responsibility. For example, children and family support, self-advocacy, and leadership development.  
  • Advocates for improvements in policies, practices, services, programs, laws, and regulations that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families. Formulates and implements strategic action plans to accomplish outcomes in partnership with other individuals and organizations.  
  • Represents the Council on committees, coalitions, and commissions to further the Council’s mission and impact public policy and program issues.    
  • Provides oversight and management of the Council’s grant making process.   
  • Participates in the design of projects & initiatives and Requests for Proposals that promote community inclusion and improve supports &services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.   
  •  Monitors and provides technical assistance to Council funded grants in areas assigned. Analyzes project outcomes.  
  • Works on special projects and initiatives.    
  • Occasionally assists with legislative work related to areas of responsibility. This may include analyzing legislation and departmental budgets and providing recommendations. May also require providing written testimony in areas of responsibility.  
  • Staffs Council committees and workgroups related to assigned areas of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.  

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Three (3) years of this experience must have involved leading initiatives or projects in the field of disabilities or a related field.  

Notes:  

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work in the field of disabilities or related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.  

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advocacy experience  
  • Strong oral and written communication skills     
  • Experience working on disability issues and improving disability public policy.       

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the U. S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes are accepted, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing the employment application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Amanda Sciukas
301 West Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore, MD 21201.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date. Resume's may be submitted along with a completed application.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-4850.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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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