AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST II

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1122 Sunrise Beach Road

The Agency Grants Specialist II is the full performance level of work evaluating needs of each State of Maryland Veterans Cemetery for expansions as necessary; creating Part 1 and 2 facility programs for expansion projects; assisting in the development of capital budget and federal grant submissions; and follow-through with capital construction planning meeting and progress meetings to ensure all National Cemetery Administration operational standards and State of Maryland regulatory requirements are met. The Agency Grant Specialist II of Cemetery and Memorial Programs supports the Department’s mission to provide excellent perpetual care of burial sites at Maryland's five veterans cemeteries.

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.

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of the required experience.

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

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.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 Street, Room 608 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 DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.  

 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-260-6622 or 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.