Grant Specialist

Salary: $62,629.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
Location : DPW&T - Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10839
Department: Public Works & Transportation
Division: DPWT-OODAdmin Team2
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040


Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill a Grants Specialist ( Budget Assistant 3A ) grade A 17 in the Office of Administrative Services.

About the Position
This is an advanced level paraprofessional budget and grant support position in the Grants Administration Unit (GAU) of the Financial Management Division (FMD). The incumbent works in collaboration with the Operations and Capital Improvement Program Financial Management Units, Programmatic Offices within DPW&T, and leadership to perform a variety of day-to-day responsibilities related to fiscal and grant management. Work is performed with a high level of independent judgement and ability, while also receiving guidance and direct input from the Chief, Financial Management Division (Chief Fiscal Officer). About The Agency

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
Examples of Work

• Compile, review, verify, and maintain grant-related fiscal data within automated financial systems.
• Track budget allocations, expenditures, and spending activity, and perform calculations necessary to respond to fiscal and data requests.
• Prepare and compile financial data related to grant funds, including reviewing grant billings for completeness and supporting documentation.
• Prepare budgetary and fiscal reports related to grant, operating, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) activities.
• Process journal entries, deposits, budget realignments, and other fiscal transactions associated with agencywide financial needs and grant programs.
• Provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocations, budget preparation, and related financial activities.
• Summarize budget information and prepare recommendations regarding approval or disapproval of funding requests.
• Process purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, credit memos, recurring entries, and other applicable fiscal transactions.
• Maintain the agency's grant repository, including records associated with Operating and CIP grant programs.
• Prepare and maintain monthly grant reports and tracking tools related to grant utilization, billings, deliverables, incoming revenue, and outstanding fiscal activity.
• Maintain accurate and organized grant records, reports, databases, and other financial management documentation.
• Prepare documentation for grant audits and ensure supporting materials are complete, organized, accessible, and audit ready.
• Compile grant information and participate in recurring meetings with Program Managers to discuss fiscal transactions, program milestones, deadlines, and grant requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP Financial System
• Experience with grant fiscal tracking, including Federal, State, and private grants.
• Experience with grant technical activities, including payments, journal entries and revenue deposits.
• Experience with grant auditing and documentation best practices.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.


Tentative Interview Dates: October 5 - October 16, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.


Job Location: Largo MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.


A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.


Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.


After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am highly encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD

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If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
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How many years of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5+ Years

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Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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Do you have experience working with SAP Financial System? If so, please explain your experience in detail. Please put NA if you have no experience.
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Do you have experience working with grant fiscal tracking, including Federal, State, and private grants?

• Yes
• No

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Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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Do you have experience working with grant technical activities, including payments, journal entries and revenue deposits?

• Yes
• No

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Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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Do you have experience working grant auditing and documentation best practice?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

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