Grants Administrator (Program Manager I), Grade 23

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $78,929 to $117,076, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for the delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults, and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Grants Administrator is responsible for the administration of the Asian American Health Initiative's (AAHI’s) grant programs. This involves administrative and programmatic tasks such as solicitation development, awards competition, application review, contracting, implementation, reporting, and technical assistance. The Grants Administrator will work with both the Office of Grants Management, external vendors, and grantees on grant-related tasks.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Monitor AAHI’s grants programs, such as the Healthy Communities Fund and AACE Microgrants

Work with the Office of Grants Management and other vendors to solicit applications to AAHI’s grant programs

Provide administrative services related to contracts

Participate in department-wide initiatives

Working Offsite Locations: This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office and during non-traditional work hours, including weekends and evenings.

Physical Requirements: This position may require the ability to walk up and down steps when attending meetings or working outside the office.

Telework Eligibility – The selected candidate will be required to work a minimum of two (2) days in the office. Additional days may be required based on office needs. 

Experience: Considerable three (3) years of professional grant experience and community outreach experience, specifically related to Asian American communities.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. 

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. 

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from 

the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties. Note: There will be no substitutions for this section. 

Preferred Criteria: 

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Oral and written proficiency in at least one Asian language such as Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Urdu, Japanese, Sinhala, or Nepali.

• Two or more years of experience working with Asian American communities. 

• Three or more years of experience with community outreach and engagement.

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Grants Management Certificate Program (GMCP).

• Master’s Degree in a health-related field.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG)  is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.