ADMINISTRATOR I
Junior Grants Administrator
Recruitment #21-002586-0055
Department | DGS Business Enterprise Administration |
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Date Opened | 7/12/2021 08:05:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 7/26/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $47,881 - $76,432/year (based on qualifications and salary rules) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Mojisola Ogungbe |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position is with the Maryland Department of General Services, Business Enterprise Administration Division, Capital Grants and Loans Office, located at 301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
• Administer a caseload of geographically assigned Capital Grants Projects throughout the Grants Workflow Process from the beginning stage through the close out of the project.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating the status of regionally assigned grant projects and updates to the grantees.
• Responsible for communicating with elected officials /General Assembly sponsors and representatives of other State agencies.
• Conduct reviews of contracts that are submitted by grantees, including supporting documentation to ensure their actions comply with Program requirements, policies and procedures.
• Recommend eligibility determinations/contract approvals in compliance with recipient’s Program requirements.
• Deliver presentations at regularly scheduled workshops for Grant recipients and, local officials, elected State representatives.
• Respond to local officials, elected State representatives, representatives of other federal/State agencies or federal/State auditors, and financial institutions regarding program policies as it relates to disbursement of program funds.
• Maintain Grants Database.
• Serve as primary point of contact for preparation, processing and mailing contract approval to the employees’ geographically assigned grant projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work 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-for-year basis for the required 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-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong database management skills.
• Knowledge of State procurement regulations (COMAR).
• Experience in project/contract management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the State of Maryland procurement regulations.
• Grant management experience.
• Ability to review, comprehend and make determinations based on presented documents.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.
The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.
You MUST possess the minimum qualifications before you may be selected for a State job – verification will be completed upon hire. If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of being placed on the eligibility list, you may participate in the selection process. Permanent State employees may also complete necessary experience requirements within six months of the date of being placed on an eligibility list.
Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.
You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.