POSTING DATE: 04/30/2024 CLOSING DATE: 05/30/2024 AT 12 MIDNIGHT THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check. PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Builds and monitors budget expenditures during the fiscal year to ensure compliance with budget limitations; collects data on expenditures, projects budget expenditure trends and deficits and prepares reports; identifies incorrect procedures and charges resulting in budget deficits; makes recommendations to eliminate deficits. Prepares, enters, and tracks requisitions in the City procurement system; includes working with buyers and suppliers. Monitors grant awards received and distributed, grant-funded programs and accounting systems for compliance with grant requirements; prepares and maintains up-to-date records on grant awards and expenditures and grant activities. Monitor and reconcile payroll expenses and ledgers. Review and prepares grant applications for funding of programs and prepares then submits required program and fiscal reports. Assists in the receipt, distribution and tracking of grant funded purchase to fulfill the function of Logistics within the emergency management structure. Leads or supports the procurement of any needed equipment/supplies/resources needed during an emergency/incident whether in the field or the Emergency Operations Center. Represents Baltimore City and the Office of Emergency Management by participating in or attending local and regional meetings, attending working groups, committees, advisory groups, and trainings. This is an essential position requiring staffing of the Emergency Operations Center for planned and no notice events, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays for up to 12-hour shifts. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal controls. Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration. Knowledge of grant compliance and funding requirements. Ability to provide administrative support of homeland security grants using multiple online management systems and to maintain compliance with the policies and procedures of the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, and various federal authorities. Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely. Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts / reports and budgetary statements. Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports. Ability to work in person. Ability to complete the following trainings within six months of hire: FEMA Incident Command Trainings including: ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400; NIMS 700 and 800. PREFERRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university. Two years of experience in performing budgetary, fiscal, contract management or accounting work at a professional level. Previous federal grant experience with particular focus on fiscal reporting and compliance strongly preferred. SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience NOTE: Candidates under final consideration will be required to undergo and pass a background check and drug/alcohol test. Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 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! Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment