Director Of Capital Grants

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supportsState and local government agencies as well as local non-profit organizationsand the citizens of Maryland by providing facilities management real estateand surplus property services as well as security and law enforcement forState buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilitiesengineering design and construction services almost $1 billion in annualcontract administration and overseeing the State procurement process. Here atDGS we truly Do Great Service Consider joining our team!

This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of theAppointing Authority (at-will).

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is looking to hire a talented and experienced leader in grants management to serve as the Director of Capital Grants. The Director will lead and manage the activities of the State of Marylands Capital Grants and Loans (CGL) Program and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan (MCCBL) Legislative initiatives for the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS).

This position oversees a staff of Regional Grant Administrators Compliance Officers and Administrative Support Personnel who administer the bond bills that are authorized annually by the Maryland General Assembly and the Governor in the States Capital Budget for the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) the Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities Association (MICUA) and local jails. Funds for Marylands Capital Grants Program are also authorized directly by the General Assembly and the Governor for a wide variety of organizations throughout the State including non-profit organizations local county and municipal governments and State agencies for capital infrastructure projects. DGS Office of Capital Grants oversees a current portfolio of 1400 capital grants that are valued at over $1.1 billion.

POSITION DUTIES

The Director is also responsible for overseeing the following functions within the Office of Capital Grants :

• Proactively collaborate with the Maryland Department of Legislative Services (DLS) the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) elected officials and other program stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of new bond bills.
• Proactively provide guidance direction and oversight to grant recipients and their technical legal and administrative staff to assist grantees in preparing required grant agreements performing contract reviews and taking reimbursement actions including supporting documentation to ensure their actions comply with Program requirements policies and procedures.
• Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of the process of analyzing and reviewing grant applications to ensure projects comply with the specific requirements of each Legislative Bond Initiative.
• Oversee the preparation of agenda items for approval by the Board of Public Works (BPW) at scheduled meetings.
• Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of the process that determines the necessity for a technical eligibility review for miscellaneous project costs claimed by a grantee.
• Establish and directly maintain accessible systems to provide accurate and timely project status information upon request to the DGS executive staff including legal fiscal / accounting and other State representatives from the Comptrollers Office and the BPW.
• Demonstrate proficient use of the Grants Management System and serve as the subject matter expert for system design requirements specifications and implementation staff training and broader information technology infrastructure for the team in partnership with DGS Office of Information Technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education : Bachelors degree in Public Administration Finance Business Administration Urban Planning Civil Engineering or a related field.

2. Experience : Minimum of 710 years of progressively responsible experience in managing public capital grant or loan programs infrastructure funding or capital project financing. This must include at least 35 years of supervisory or management experience.

3. Demonstrable Knowledge of :

a. Capital budgeting grants management and public financing principles.

b. State and federal funding regulations and compliance requirements.

c. Project management methodologies and tools.

d. Public procurement and contracting practices.

4. Skills :

a. Strong leadership strategic planning and decision-making skills.

b. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

c. Ability to analyze complex financial and programmatic data.

d. High level of proficiency in budget development and financial oversight.

e. Proficiency with project tracking and financial systems (e.g. ERP grants management platforms Excel).

5. Legal / Policy Understanding :

a. Familiarity with state government operations legislative processes and administrative procedures.

b. Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations (e.g. COMAR Relevant sections of the State Finance and Procurement Regulations etc).

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced Education : Masters degree in Public Policy Public Administration Finance Urban Planning or a related field.

2. Specialized Experience : Experience managing infrastructure or affordable housing capital programs. Previous work in a federal state or large municipal government agency.

3. Certifications : Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer) or GPC (Grants Professional Certification).

4. Systems Expertise : Experience implementing or managing enterprise-level grants or loan tracking systems.

5. Public Engagement : Experience working with elected officials community stakeholders and advocacy groups.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is importantthat you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and educationthat is related to this position. Allinformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closingdate; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-timetemporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week;you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that forany position requiring a college degree or college credit you will be requiredto submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of theapplication process.

Please noteselected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a Stateand Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legallyauthorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to behired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefitspackage that includes :

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to

include Director of Capital Grants in the subject line of the e-mail.

For questions call our HR Office at .

For more information about DGS please visit : is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 100000 - 130000