Agency Grants Specialist Trainee

State of Maryland • Anne Arundel, MD

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Finance and Administrative 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. Two (2) Long-Term Contractual Vacancies; Full-time; 40 hrs/week; 12 Month Contract with possibility of renewal GRADE 13 LOCATION OF POSITION 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to serve as a Grants Specialist in the Federal Grants section of the Finance & Administrative Services department to assist with the accounting for Federal grant expenditures, calculating revenue, invoicing, and collection of grant obligations. This position supports the mission of the agency by providing fiscal support and internal controls.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
• 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 may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience using the Statewide accounting system applications.
• Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accounting for Federal grant expenditures
• Calculating revenue
• Invoicing
• Collection of grant obligations
• Providing fiscal support and internal controls

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (employees working 30+ hours/week on a contract with possibility of renewal).
• Dental coverage (employee pays full premium).
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Life insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level