Grants Specialist, Operations Officer I - Department of Housing & Community Development

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

3d•$73,897 - $118,515•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The Operations Officer I performs professional work in planning, coordinating, overseeing or directing an administrative, programmatic or technical operation for an agency or a program. Work of this class may involve supervising or managing clerical, paraprofessional, professional or technical personnel.

Requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Have two years of experience in technical, administrative, professional or project management work.
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.
Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.
Knowledge of management practices and methods.
Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.
Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.
Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts reports and statistical and budgetary statements.
Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.
Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports
Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, overseeing or directing an administrative, programmatic or technical operation for an agency or a program.
Supervising or managing clerical, paraprofessional, professional or technical personnel.