Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits
This professional position is responsible for seeking grant opportunities, providing fiscal services, writing, coordinating, and monitoring submissions of grant applications, required periodic reports for Federal, State, local organizations, and assisting with administering the County’s Rural Historic Preservation grant program. The Division of Planning and Permitting (DPP) Grants Manager will seek grant opportunities associated with multimodal transportation priorities, Historic Preservation opportunities and other initiatives that are part of Livable Frederick or by DPP management. Direction may be given to administrative staff and contracted support staff. Supervision is received from the Director of DPP.
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 TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
 

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Directly write or provide technical assistance in writing and submitting Federal, State, local and other grant applications to include Historic Preservation and multimodal transportation priorities, and other grants as applicable
• Prepare and monitor Division grant budgets
• Utilize a standardized system to process, track, report, and document financial transactions for grants
• Review the need for budget adjustments and make recommendations to DPP management
• Prepare budget journals and staff reports for finance and/or council approval
• Coordinate necessary documents for final grant acceptance (MOU’s, LOA’s, etc.)
• Provide fiscal support to grant programs to analyze costs and track expenses for both personnel and supplies
• Offer oversight and provide assistance to DPP programs that rely on grant funds
• Conduct research on available government and private foundation grants
• Provide guidance on grant writing and compliance best practice
• Monitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with grant and legal requirements
• Monitor and prepare periodic reports required by grantor (e.g., activity, financial) for approval by the Director
• Coordinate with County Finance Division, County Attorney's Office, Budget Office, and other officials as necessary for grant management and oversight
• Prepare grant agreements and other documents for awardees of the county’s Rural Historic Preservation grant program.
• Provide fiscal services to track and process county grant awardees reimbursement requests
• Facilitate cooperative efforts with other agencies and community organizations, and serve as liaison between the Division of Planning and Permitting and other Federal, State and local entities regarding grants
• Assist in the procurement of outside technical assistance for reviewing and/or preparing grants when appropriate
• Serve as the principal subject matter expert for the Division concerning grants and related contract awards, including internal or external audits
• Monitor implementation of grant funded projects ensuring compliance with legal, fiscal and funder requirements
• Analyze and evaluate use of grant funds, making recommendations for modifications as appropriate
• Implement and maintain tracking of grant activities for audit, budget and statistical purposes
• Attend inter- and intra-agency meetings regarding grants
• Establish and maintain a resource library of grant information
• Perform other related duties as required

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of mid-level professional financial work experience, that must include a background in financial writing and reporting
• Experience writing and submitting successful grant applications
• Intermediate skill in the use of MS Office Suite
• NOTE: Additional years of closely related work experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement

 
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, laws, and regulations associated with grants
• Strong mathematical and clerical skills including the ability to accurately compile and verify data, and to prepare and maintain files, records, forms, spreadsheets, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a database of all grant associated files and correspondence
• Ability to understand budget concepts, familiarity with basic financial reporting
• Ability to prioritize work and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Discretion and good judgment in dealing with financial matters and other confidential/sensitive information
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to write reports, memos, policies, and procedures, etc. that are clear, concise, accurate and complete, using proper grammar and format
• Strong and effective spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to record information accurately and prepare technical reports
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities (and reassess as needed), establish and monitor timelines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment to complete assigned duties
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, professional peers, volunteer personnel and the general public, as well as ability to effectively work as a team member and on individual assignments

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Work experience with grants related to historic or land preservation, transportation, or other Division programs
• Work experience with INFOR financial system
• Work experience reading and evaluating grant opportunities and making appropriate recommendations 
• Work experience managing grant awards

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit, reach, and perform repetitive motions and drive
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

 

• Ability to provide own transportation to meeting sites, etc.
• Available for varied working hours to accommodate meetings, office staffing needs, etc.

 
KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews