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Senior Federal Grants Manager

Recruitment #23-004553-0007

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Watershed. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the supervisor of the Federal Grants branch of the Chesapeake and Coastal Services unit. The incumbent is responsible for oversight and distribution of all funds associated with federally mandated approved programs associated with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (US FWS). In addition to oversight for all federal grants, the incumbent is responsible for the Full-life Cycle management of the NOAA awards through our Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and CBNERR Programs. Without this position, Unit and Federally-supported programs could not fulfill national and State objectives. The incumbent manages the funding, provides for proper management and distribution of funds and provides direction to contractors and in-house staff to manage federally-approved projects. The incumbent provides valuable grants and project management and contracting information on highly complex issues ranging from the regulatory environment, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, accounting and auditing issues, grant budgeting, financial management, intellectual property, ethics and conflicts of interest for the Unit. This position serves as the Unit lead with Finance and Administrative Service regarding distribution of grant/cooperative agreement funds including Federal and non-Federal match. Additionally, the incumbent assists the Associate Director and the Unit Director with the fiscal year closeout process and other duties as assigned. 

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service (CCS), is currently accepting applications for a Senior Federal Grants Manager.

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the supervisor of the Federal Grants branch of the Chesapeake and Coastal Services unit. The incumbent is responsible for oversight and distribution of all funds associated with federally mandated approved programs associated with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (US FWS). In addition to oversight for all federal grants, the incumbent is responsible for the Full-life Cycle management of the NOAA awards through our Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and CBNERR Programs. Without this position, Unit and Federally-supported programs could not fulfill national and State objectives.  The incumbent manages the funding, provides for proper management and distribution of funds and provides direction to contractors and in-house staff to manage federally-approved projects. The incumbent provides valuable grants and project management and contracting information on highly complex issues ranging from the regulatory environment, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, accounting and auditing issues, grant budgeting, financial management, intellectual property, ethics and conflicts of interest for the Unit. This position serves as the Unit lead with Finance and Administrative Service regarding distribution of grant/cooperative agreement funds including Federal and non-Federal match. Additionally, the incumbent assists the Associate Director and the Unit Director with the fiscal year closeout process and other duties as assigned. 

Duties include: 
  • Development and oversight of the full life-cycle of Federal grants management 
  • Communication and coordination with program staff
  • Leading and providing guidance of grants management and professional activities for staff members  
  • Development and implementation of system processes and controls
  • Development of funding strategies and plans for Federal Programs, including identifying the best source of funding for proposed projects
  • Monitoring and reporting on Federal grants received
  • Ensuring that CCS is in full compliance with applicable State, Federal, and Agency grant regulations and policies

The selected employee will possess proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Groups) and other relevant software; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and constituents; the ability to effectively present information, explain policy, and respond to inquiries; and the ability to manage and effectively complete multiple concurrent and high priority tasks. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Four (4) 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-for-year basis for the required education and experience

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

If not using substitution 2 or 3 noted above, then one year of the required experience must include financial management and administrative oversight of Federal Grants.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • One year of the required experience in grant management specifically with NOAA, EPA, and/or USFWS
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets and track expenses and revenue
  • Experience leading and/or supervising employees
  • Experience with the State's Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

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 you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 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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