AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST LEAD

Introduction

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration 55 Wade Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

The Agency Grants Specialist Lead is responsible for evaluating grant proposals, allocating funds, and preparing documentation for fund distribution while training and overseeing the work of agency grants specialists. This position monitors grantee expenditures and reports on program fiscal needs, projections, and intergovernmental agreements related to behavioral health services. Additionally, the Lead provides training and technical assistance on budget and fiscal issues to agency teams, program staff, and lower-level staff and agency grants specialists, as well as grant subrecipients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Eight 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 four 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following: Experience in interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to agency grants. Experience in applying various technical guidelines and methodologies in deciding among various alternatives for the resolution of agency grant issues. Experience in organizing and presenting accurate and concise reports of findings, conclusions and recommendations related to agency grants (budget analysis). Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and agency program staff.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND 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 MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 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.