AGENCY GRANTS SPECIALIST I

Introduction

The Maryland Veterans Trust Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a core program of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. The Trust Fund provides one-time grant awards to help veterans, surviving spouses, and members of the Maryland National Guard overcome financial hardships. The fund is governed by a Board of Trustees and chaired by the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. The program is funded through donations from community partners, individuals, and other mandated state revenue partners.\r\n

GRADE

14\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

16 Francis St.,�\r\nAnnapolis, MD 21401\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Under the direction of the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Director, this position shares\r\nresponsibility for receiving digital grant applications from veterans and eligible military\r\nfamilies; reviewing applications for accuracy and submission of required documentation;\r\nverifying information to support grant requests; approving microgrants; making\r\nrecommendations for large grant awards; communicating application status and\r\ndecisions to applicants, and referring applicants to community based resources as\r\nneeded. This position also provides administrative support to the Veterans Trust Fund\r\norganizatonal grant process.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n- Using the Salesforce grant management software, receive, review, and evaluate�grant applications. Follow up with applicants to ensure all required documentation�is received in order to process applications. Award small microgrants and make�recommendations on larger grants to the Veterans Trust Fund Director.�Communicate via email and phone with applicants about grant approvals or�denials.-\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Make referrals to the Department of Veterans and Military Families Constituent�Services Manager or Maryland Joins Forces partner organizations, federal and�state government partners, etc) on behalf of applicants who request additional�support beyond a Veterans Trust Fund grant.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Provide administrative support for Veterans Trust Fund organizational grant�management including notice of funding availability preparation, application�review, and grant award evaluation. Other duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:�Five years of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.\r\nNotes:\r\n1.�Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.\r\n2. 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�the required experience.\r\n3. 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n• Two years demonstrated experience utilizing Salesforce or equivalent cloud-based grant management software to receive, track, review, and evaluate financial assistance or grant applications.\r\n\r\n\r\n• Two years professional experience working directly with veterans, military service members, or their families, including a baseline understanding of the unique challenges and needs specific to the military community.\r\n\r\n\r\n• Two years experience reviewing financial documentation for accuracy, verifying eligibility criteria, and making independent or formal recommendations regarding the approval or denial of microgrants or larger monetary awards.\r\n\r\n\r\n• Strong experience in constituent services or community outreach, with proven experience identifying applicant needs and successfully connecting individuals to federal, state, or community-based partner organizations.\r\n\r\n

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:�Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and�Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received in our office�by the�closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�DBM Recruitment and�Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov�or 410-767-4850,�MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n