THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range: $89,994.00 – $143,864.00 Annually
Starting Pay: $89,994.00 – $116,929.00 Annually
GET TO KNOW US
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. 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 are 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! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
JOB SUMMARY
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) is seeking a dynamic, results driven, goal-oriented individual to support the grants management team as a Grants Manager. Founded in 1793, BCHD is the oldest health department in the country, with 1,000 employees and an annual budget of $130 million that aims to promote health and improve well-being through education, policy/advocacy, and direct service delivery. BCHD’s wide-ranging responsibilities include maternal and child health, youth wellness, school health, senior services, animal control, restaurant inspections, emergency preparedness, STI/HIV treatment, and acute and chronic disease prevention.
The Grants Manager is a position responsible for assisting in the development and execution of annual grantsmanship strategies for Baltimore City Health Department. This role will work closely with the Grants Director and Finance team, researching and identifying potential local, state, federal, and private funding sources aligned with BCHD’s mission and strategic objectives. The position requires strong alignment with City of Baltimore’s and BCHD’s mission, values, and strategic vision, as well as demonstrated success, sound judgment and flexibility working in a complex, fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support BCHD departments in setting annual grant goals based on identified opportunities.
Track grant development, submission, and award activity; prepare and present updates on grant proposals, awards, and funding status.
Draft, review, and submit grant proposals, letters of intent, and required reports; coordinate cross-departmental input (data, narratives, budgets) for applications.
Monitor monthly progress toward departmental grantsmanship goals; prepare and present monthly progress reports.
Maintain accurate records of monthly grant expenditures and activities by funder-approved budget line.
Develop and deliver implementation materials (e g., PowerPoint presentations, Excel tracking spreadsheets) to communicate grant status and compliance.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the Finance Office, program managers, and grant partners to ensure programmatic and fiscal grant compliance.
Ensures cross-organizational collaboration, shared success when leading working groups for grants management.
Manage high-impact administrative and technical special projects as they arise, based on organizational needs.
Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Have six years of experience in administrative, technical or professional work, one year of which must have included supervision or project management.
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non- supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
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.
Education Accreditation
Applicants’ 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.
Selection Process
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Examination Process
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
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.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.
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