AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST I

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Maryland Department of Human Services

This position is assigned to the Departments Grants Management Division-Cost Allocation and Revenue Management, within the Office of Budget and Finance. The position monitors and reports on Department grant programs. Accurate accounting, reporting and attainment of Federal funds enables the Department to maximize its fiscal resources and effectively serve our customers.

For assigned grants, maintain up-to-date records on grant awards, expenditures, including matching expenditures, and attainment; prepare quarterly federal financial reports on grant expenditures and program income based on cost allocation results, revenue attained, and reporting requirements; analyze and reconcile actual expenditures, reported expenditures and cash attainment...Maintain the Federal receipts ledger based on Federal attainment received through daily, bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly Treasurer drawdowns and through transfers from other State agencies, e.g. MDH...Prepare and submit Federal funds drawdown requests as assigned...Throughout the year, compile receipts by CMIA-TSA program for annual reports submitted to the State Treasurer to support the State’s compliance with CMIA and for audit purposes...Advise program staff of grant obligation and liquidation periods, reporting requirements, grant activity, and over and under spending.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

EXPERIENCE: Five 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 one year 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 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.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Human Services, Budget and Finance Office.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate 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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:   STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

·       Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

·       Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

·       Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.  

·       Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

·       Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.  

·       Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.  

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. 

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please email requested information only to scott.waddel@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Scott Waddel at scott.waddel@maryland.gov.  

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. 

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