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Grants Program Administrator

AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST II

Recruitment #25-000807-0005

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GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Maryland's Office of Overdose Response
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032

Main Purpose of Job

As an extension of the Lt. Governor's Office, Maryland's Office of Overdose Response's (MOOR) is charged with coordinating the state's response to the overdose crisis. This position will support the MOOR grants team broadly, but will focus on administering the state's opioid restitution funds.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting in the administration and management of Maryland's Office of Overdose Response's (MOOR) grants and supporting programs, including MOOR's block grant program, Competitive grant program, and the state's opioid restitution funds.
  • Working with MOOR's grants team to ensure coordination and compliance with all fiscal program requirements.
  • Conducting assistance of desk reviews for MOOR sub-recipients
  • Advising and assisting the MOOR Grant's Program Director with sub-recipient grant management and the reimbursement process
  • Assists sub-recipients in completing program requirements
  • Assisting in preparing quarterly reports related to the grant programs
  • Reviewing and updating databases to document and validate grant program expenditures and performance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with project and budget management for single and multi-year projects
  • Experience with grant administration
  • Experience from the perspective of a grantor
  • Strong task and time management skills
  • Experience with accounting and payroll calculations
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets/spreadsheet software

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

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.




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