AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST II

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

St. Mary's County Health Department

Administration Division

21580 Peabody Street

Leonardtown, MD  20650

The Contractual Agency Grants Specialist II is the full performance level of work evaluating grant proposals, distributing grant monies, and monitoring and reporting on grant programs.  The main purpose of this position will be to complete full performance work, researching grant opportunities, evaluating grant proposals, distributing grant monies, and monitoring and reporting on grant programs and will perform the full range of grant development under general supervision, instructing grant applicants on the proper way to complete grant forms.  The employee will review grant applications and budget proposals to determine financial stability, adherence to established policies and procedures and communicate with federal, state, local or private foundations to research funding opportunities for grants, participating in the negotiation of grants and recommending cost containment measures and changes to grantee's budgets.  The incumbent will maintain up to date records on grant awards, analyze past and present grantee's budgets to determine if costs are appropriate.  The selected individual will meet with program staff to discuss appropriateness of services to be provided by grantees, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and policies related to agency grants.

Education:    Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year 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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online process is not available, please send your paper application to:  DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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