State of Maryland hiring AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST I in Maryland, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

IntroductionThis is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service. 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. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

One (1) Long-Term Contractual Vacancy; Full-time; 12 Month Contract with the possibility of renewal

GRADE14

LOCATION OF POSITION580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of JobThis position manages grants and fiscal records for federal urban and community forestry and Five Million Tree programs, which include grants to local governments, community partners, and schools. The position provides financial oversight for state and federal grant awards and creates and uses Excel spreadsheets, WebFocus, and R*STARS to ensure accuracy and completeness with daily transaction entries and updates for use by Forest Service staff. The position is responsible for assisting with the preparation and reconciliation of the annual federal and state funding proposals ensuring that grant funding is properly tracked. The position coordinates grant programs and fiscal lifecycle support for the administration of federal awards over the entire funding lifecycle. This position requires a working knowledge of the state’s procurement regulations and procurement system (ADPICS/RSTARS) and prepares and processes Forest Service Grant Agreements as well as disbursem*nts of funds to Local Governments, community partners, and schools.

Minimum QualificationsExperience: Five years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Notes

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Preferred candidates will have experience working with state government financial systems(FMIS), SPMS (WorkDay), basic knowledge of state procurement practices, spreadsheets, human resource management and workflow management in the Google suite of applications.
• Experience with the preparation and reconciliation of annual federal and state funding proposals.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSEmployees 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.

SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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.

BenefitsContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

• Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSThe 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.

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov .

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Adriana Parravano at adriana.parravano@maryland.gov .

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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.