Chief of Operations/Chief of Grants Management - Non-Merit

Grants Management Position

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance. Non-merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility Oversee the daily operations of the Baltimore County Grants Office which includes two full-time staff and the County's roster of on-call grant writing contract firms, with the potential for an expanded staff roster. Examples of Duties The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.

• Working with Grants Management staff, provides guidance, direction and assistance to County agencies regarding identifying, applying for, and on boarding of Federal, State and other outside funding opportunities. This to include, but not limited to, assisting them with grant writing and applications, form completion, application timelines, division of duties and responsibilities, facilitating letters of support, facilitating County local funding match requests and approvals, grant agreement processing, and assistance with supplemental appropriations as necessary.
• Manages and oversees the County's Grants Review Process, 14 Day submissions to County Council and subsequent award notices to County grant and subrecipients on an as needed basis.
• Manages and administers grants provided by the County on an as needed basis.
• Works with Executive Staff on outreach and engagement with nonprofits and the philanthropic community as necessary and working with external entities in management funds such as the Baltimore County Community Support Fund and the Baltimore County Youth Jobs fund assisting with tracking donations/contributions, expenses, partnership agreements with external entities, and grant administration run through any fund.
• Manages the County Grants Workgroup and hosts regular meetings to gather information on County-wide grant activity, disseminates information on County grants policies and procedures, and facilitates inter-agency collaboration on potential grant projects.
• In conjunction with representative of the Office of Budget & Finance and Office of Law develops a Baltimore County grants handbook and training curriculum that details the County's official grants management protocols and procedures.
• Assists Administration and County agencies in the development of grant programs as necessary to ensure they comport with County grant, legal, purchasing and accounting procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Manages and oversees the administration of the Community Reinvestment Fund.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications A bachelor's degree with emphasis on program development, public policy or fiscal management. Three (3) years of experience of working with grant related activities with emphasis on management of grant programs, fiscal administration and accountability of grant programs and assisting in, or the development of, grant programs. Experience successfully leading teams through completion of multi-faceted projects is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of County, Federal, and State grant processes, guidelines and fiscal monitoring procedures. Manage teams of programmatic and fiscally oriented staff. Review and interpret highly technical information. Write technical materials and have good communication skills. Analyze situations to define issues, identify and clearly present conclusions and recommendations. Skills in planning and managing projects, preparing and maintaining accurate records, utilizing pertinent software applications, grant writing, and grant management. Schedule and lead activities and/or meetings. Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups. Work with data of varied types and/or purposes. Problem solve and adapt to changing work priorities. Work independently under time constraints, meet deadlines and schedules. Set priorities while performing with minimal direct day-to-day supervision. Work with detailed information/data.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Chief of Operations/Chief of Grants Management Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Conditions of Employment

Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits

For Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.