AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST II

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MDH, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and monitor all grants and contract activities within the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), under the close supervision of the Chief Operating Officer. This position helps ensure the effective and efficient administration of federal grants from Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. This position ensures fund distributions and monitors expenditures that support approximately 56 grants and contracts to local health departments, academic institutions, professional groups, other state agencies, and private, non-profit organizations in any given year. This position processes travel requests, processes all invoices, and processes all procurements. This position also has responsibilities to ensure all funding is expended according to the federal required guidelines and in the categories required to access the needs of the targeted populations. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

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

Experience:  Three 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 classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

The successful candidate must be able to monitor and track all funding expenditures for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant, process travel requests, process all invoices, and process all procurements. This position also has responsibilities to ensure all funding is expended according to the federal required guidelines and in the categories required to access the needs of the targeted populations.

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.

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.