AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST TRAINEE

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments.

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580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

The main purpose of this position is to serve as a grants specialist trainee in the Federal Grants section to assist with the accounting for Federal grant expenditures and the invoice and collection of grant revenues.  In addition, this position is responsible for learning to prepare and maintain cash transaction reports, calculate cash flows and request draw downs of federal funds into DNR’s accounts.  

Additional duties include the utilization of the Statewide accounting system, R*STARS, to establish grant tracking of transactions in the R*STARS system to account for all federal grant expenditures and receipts. Another responsibility is to monitor and review, in conjunction with DNR grant managers, reporting requirements to the various Federal agencies to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and individual grant stipulations. 

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

Experience: None required.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education for the required education.

2. 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.  

The following qualifications are preferred, not required:

• Experience in grant accounting and management
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet software
• Accounting background

Please make sure 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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources Human Resources 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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