ADMINISTRATOR II

Our mission is to ensure that Maryland families, communities, and key stakeholders are provided the tools they need to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from the consequences of emergency and disaster events.

NOTE: While the position is full-time day-shift under day-to-day conditions, it is subject to an on-call rotating schedule according to assignment within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in accordance with the Consequence Management Operations Plan (CMOP) to attend to all emergencies on a statewide 24/7 basis.

MEMA is the agency of State government with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy, and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery, helping to ensure that all Marylanders are prepared, making Maryland more resilient.

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5401 Rue St Lo Drive 
Reisterstown, MD 21136

This position works in the administration and management of Federal grants and supporting programs for which the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is designated the State Administrative Agency (SAA). Serves as fiscal and program manager for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) exercising oversight at the state and local level of all phases of the HSGP grant life cycle. Works with HSGP program staff to ensure coordination of and compliance with all fiscal and program requirements. Performs duties related to the monitoring the performance and progress of HSGP - SHSGP as well as other federal grant programs. Conducts assistance, monitoring and/or desk reviews of program and fiscal management at the sub-recipient level for HSGP. Participates in the MEMA budget development process, makes recommendations on budget priorities and allocations, and monitors subsequent budget execution for HSGP. Advises and assists sub-recipients with program requirements and procedures for all HSGP grants. Trains sub-recipients on the functions of the Grants Management System (GMS). Trains sub-recipients on grant management and reimbursement processes. Assists sub-recipients in completing program requirements. Reviews and updates data bases to document and validate grant program expenditures and performance. Performs duties as Branch Grant Manager in the absence of the incumbent. Performs duties as assigned when the State Emergency Operations Center is activated.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Emergency and disaster response and recovery operations as needed and/or assigned
• Administer the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
• Schedules, coordinates, and conducts assistance, monitoring and/or desk reviews and audits to ensure sub-recipient compliance with grant guidelines and state/local policies and procedures for all HSGP grants and other grants as assigned
• Makes recommendations to local jurisdictions/state agencies on program's best practices
• Support the Agency's statewide activities
• Support Maryland's strategic goals and objectives for homeland security
• Support and participate in Mission Support Directorate and overall Agency initiatives and programs

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

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• 1 year of experience in financial and/or programmatic oversight

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• 1 year of experience in grants management/administration
• 1 year of experience in auditing documents and information

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.

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

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.

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

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application.  We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Please do not attach resumes.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

MEMA - HR

ATTN: Kristi Metzger

5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive

Reisterstown, MD 21136

For more information, please call 410-517-3615.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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