Grants Program Liaison (Administrator II)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Highway Administration’s Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering, Grants and Programs Management Division, is recruiting a Grants Program Liaison (Administrator II) in Baltimore City. The position assists the Grants Team Leader with federally funded, congressionally mandated grant programs, including Recreational Trails, Transportation Alternatives, Congressionally Designated Spending, and Scenic Byways. The role provides technical assistance to internal and external customers and supports project monitoring to help ensure projects comply with program guidelines and federal and state laws and regulations. This includes educating and guiding project sponsors on project scope and development, proposal content, and budget elements; learning and applying applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines; and working with engineering, environmental, planning, and other transportation professionals. The liaison assists in reviewing project applications and making funding recommendations to Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Grants Selection Committee. The position also helps maintain a comprehensive database for gathering and sharing current project information and conducts on-site inspections to oversee project implementation. The employee routinely works in the field at locations across Maryland and must operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Two and a half years of experience in grant administration and/or monitoring grants.
Possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.
Be able to perform duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle and routine field work at locations across the state.

Nice To Haves

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Consensus-building skills.
Experience working with federal grants and federal regulations.
Leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Experience working independently and safely in an outdoor environment.
Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience managing or working with grant-funded programs or projects.

Responsibilities

Assist the Grants Team Leader with activities for the Recreational Trails, Transportation Alternatives, Congressionally Designated Spending, and Scenic Byways grant programs.
Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
Help monitor projects to ensure they comply with program guidelines and federal and state laws and regulations.
Educate and provide in-depth guidance to project sponsors concerning project scope and development, proposal content, and budget elements.
Learn and apply federal and state regulations, policies, and guidelines while working with engineering, environmental, planning, and other transportation professionals.
Assist in reviewing project applications and making funding recommendations to Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Grants Selection Committee.
Help maintain a comprehensive database for gathering and disseminating up-to-date project information.
Conduct on-site inspections to oversee project implementation.