FISCAL GRANTS SPECIALIST (AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST II)

Introduction The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy serves as a coordinating office that advises the Governor on criminal justice strategies. The office plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and juvenile delinquency, and serve victims.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth & Victim Services 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032

POSITION DUTIES

The Fiscal Grants Specialist will ensure the proper distribution and spending of state and federal grants per Maryland and federal guidelines. The position evaluates and monitors spending, approves the distribution of grant monies, assists in reconciling grant system data to the statewide financial system, prepares quarterly and final reports, processes close out of grants, and provides technical support to grant recipients as needed. This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven 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 three years 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 five years of 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Accounting/auditing experience in the administration of state and/or federal grants. Working knowledge of the federal Cost Principles outlined in the 2 CFR Part 200. Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel in accounting functions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that 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 will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland