AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST II
Recruitment #22-006746-0004
Department | Governor's Ofc of Crime Prev, Youth & Victim Serv |
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Date Opened | 9/27/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/11/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $51,649.00 - $82,727.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Cindy Mann |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
The Governor’s Office
of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victims Services (GOCPYVS) is Maryland’s
one-stop shop for city and county agency resources to improve public safety in
Maryland.
We provide access to
federal and state grant funds and provide assistance to law enforcement in an
effort to support the Governor’s initiatives to fund the police, for victims
services that protect and support vulnerable Marylanders to help rebuild their
lives, and for children & youth across the state to mitigate adverse
childhood experiences.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Conduct routine assessment and
tracking of grant activities impacting financial and programmatic performance.
Review documents for accuracy,
completeness and compliance with submission guidelines.
Review written and oral
correspondence with sub-recipients, program/policy, and federal agencies (as
applicable) to maintain, organize, and report pertinent data.
Conduct pre to post award
monitoring (including regular site visits, desk audits and collecting/analyzing
financial activities, performance measures, and progress reports) to protect
state resources in adherence to agency policies guidelines.
Conduct and organize technical
assistance calls to address sub-recipient inquiries, training gaps, in
provision of excellent customer service.
Run queries and reports from
the Grants Management System (GMS) conducting analysis on a monthly basis.
Issues should be escalated to the Deputy Director and Chief of Grants,
Program/Policy contact, and Budget/Accounting Offices (as applicable).
Perform data
entry and validate data in the Performance Measurement Tool (PMT), Federal Funding Availability and Transparency Act sub
award Reporting System (FFATA), and the Sub-Grant
Report (SAR).
Create and maintain charts and
tables for statistical and joint chairman reports in partnership with the
program units.
Assist with Notice of Funding
Availability (NOFA) releases, application review and award, peer review,
application processing, sub award closeout, grant adjustment
notification (GAN) review for sufficiency, and submission of federal paperwork
in JustGrants and GrantSolutions (ex. Award applications,
surveys/questionnaires, and extensions) as requested.
Provide monthly updates on financial award balances, project performance and progress to the Chief of Grants, Deputy Director of Grants, Chief Financial Officer, and other Executive staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Seven years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation, and execution.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our Preferred Candidate Will
Have the Following:
One
year of federal and/or state grant management experience.
Working knowledge of grant management software and databases.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) 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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.