Salary: $80,252.00 - $128,402.00 Annually
Location : 30 North Market Street - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: FY24-00729
Department: Climate and Energy
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
Closing Date: 11/21/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
JOB INFORMATIONExempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits
This professional and managerial position in the Division of Energy and Environment (DEE) in the Office of the County Executive is responsible for seeking grant opportunities, providing fiscal services, writing, coordinating, and monitoring submissions of grant applications and required periodic reports for Federal, State, local organizations. Supervision is received from the Director, Division of Energy and Environment.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.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 holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (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 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 5 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness ProgramGenerous Tuition Reimbursement ProgramOther employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.Coming soon-early 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Directly write or provide technical assistance in writing and submitting Federal, State, local and other grant applications, to include federal and state Electric Vehicle infrastructure programs, Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs, Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust fund, and other grants as applicable
- Utilize a standardized system to process, track, report, and document financial transactions for grants
- Prepare and monitor Division grant budgets
- Review the need for budget adjustments and make recommendations to the Director
- Provide fiscal support to grant programs to analyze costs and track expenses for both personnel and supplies
- Offer oversight and provide assistance to grant programs
- Conduct research on available government and private foundation grants for Climate, Energy and Environment
- Provide guidance on grant writing and compliance best practice, particularly for federal grants
- 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, and other officials as necessary for grant management and oversight
- Prepare concurrence packages for routing and approval
- Facilitate cooperative efforts with other agencies and community organizations, and serve as liaison between Frederick County DEE 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 DEE 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
- Visit project sites and attend off-site meetings with grantors as needed
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSThe 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 grant writing and financial reporting
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
- NOTE: Additional years of closely related work experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:- Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
- 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.
- 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:- Experience with Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure, Building Energy, Clean Energy, Stormwater, or Emergency Management Agency Grants
- Experience with INFOR financial system
- Experience reading and evaluating grant opportunities and making recommendations on what grants are best suited to apply for based on requirements, funding, and overall agency strategy
- Experience managing grant awards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and walk; occasionally drive and rarely lift up to 20 pounds and climb (ascend/descend)
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; occasionally work outdoors; and rarely walk on uneven ground, work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work in dirty and dusty environments and work near machinery
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS - Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, etc.
- Available for varied working hours to accommodate meetings, office staffing needs, etc.
KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):- An evaluation of training and experience
- One or more interviews
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.
Health Insurance
:County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.
Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment
NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.
Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.
Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.
Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.
Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days
Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.
Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.
NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.
Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.
Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.
For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at
All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, you will not be considered further.
- I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
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Which best describes your level of education?
- Less than Associate's degree received
- Associate's degree received
- Bachelor's degree or higher received
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Was your degree earned in an Accounting, Public Administration, Management, or a related field?
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How many years of mid-level professional financial work experience do you have?
- Less than 5 years work experience
- 5 years work experience
- 6 years work experience
- 7 or more years of work experience
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.
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Did your mid-level professional financial work experience include a background in grant writing and financial reporting?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.
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Do you have possession of a valid automobile operator's license?
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Do you have experience with Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure, Building Energy, Clean Energy, Stormwater, or Emergency Management Agency Grants?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the preference.
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Do you have experience with INFOR financial system?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the preference.
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Do you have experience managing grant awards?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the preference.
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Do you have experience reading and evaluating grant opportunities and making recommendations on what grants are best suited to apply for based on requirements, funding, and overall agency strategy?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.
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