What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Funded Contracts Manager position at Prince George's County, Maryland?
Nature and Variety of Work
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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George's County Government Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Grant Funded Contracts Manager (Community Developer 4) position, grade A27, in the Office of the Health Officer/Local Behavioral Health Authority.
About The Position
This is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing subordinate staff in the contract monitoring unit. The role includes managing assigned grant-funded programs and initiatives, maintaining relationships with vendors and key stakeholders, and ensuring that contractual documents, data collection and reporting meet all standards set by funders, agencies, and the division.
About The Agency
The Office of Community Relations ensures that County residents connect with government resources, agencies and personnel. Our responsibility is to serve as a bridge between government and its people. We do so by using data driven analysis and input received from constituents. We are dedicated to a world class service delivery model and ensuring Prince George’s County residents know that they can count on the Office of Community Relations to be highly visible, accessible and accountable.
Examples of Work
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
Job Location: Dyer Regional Center, 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
Come join our team!
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George’s Proud!
The Prince George's County Government Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Grant Funded Contracts Manager (Community Developer 4) position, grade A27, in the Office of the Health Officer/Local Behavioral Health Authority.
About The Position
This is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing subordinate staff in the contract monitoring unit. The role includes managing assigned grant-funded programs and initiatives, maintaining relationships with vendors and key stakeholders, and ensuring that contractual documents, data collection and reporting meet all standards set by funders, agencies, and the division.
About The Agency
The Office of Community Relations ensures that County residents connect with government resources, agencies and personnel. Our responsibility is to serve as a bridge between government and its people. We do so by using data driven analysis and input received from constituents. We are dedicated to a world class service delivery model and ensuring Prince George’s County residents know that they can count on the Office of Community Relations to be highly visible, accessible and accountable.
Examples of Work
- Assures effective management of all contracts and grant-funded programs. This includes positive communication between grantors, vendors and contract monitors as needed to understand the project, (scope of work, deliverables/performance measures, conditions of awards, awareness of budgets, and review of reports and related invoices).
- Assures that budgets and contracts are prepared, ratified and signed.
- Monitors, evaluates, directs, and offers feedback to contract monitors and contract monitor aides.
- Collects data and information related to contracts and grants and assist in implementing the LBHA Strategic Plan.
- Supports employee performance through coaching, training, performance improvement plans.
- Utilizes progressive discipline effectively as a response to noncompliance to known standards and expectations, is used in accordance with agency policy, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Assists with development and finalization of standard operating procedures related to the Contract Monitoring unit.
- Conducts performance appraisals at scheduled intervals. Review job description annually and make changes as needed.
- Maintains strong working relationships with all ancillary and collaborating agencies (i.e. Community-based Behavioral Health services providers, programs, and other vendor agencies who participate as part of the grant as well as relevant County partners which may include but are not limited to the Department of Social Services, Department of Family Services, District and Circuit Court Programs, and Hospitals, etc.)
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in business or public administration, social services, sociology, psychology, or other field(s)
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional technical, analytical and developmental work experience
- One (1) year in a lead/supervisory role
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess experience in the behavioral health field.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of information sources and research methods particularly in Behavioral Health.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of administrative interrelationships particular to those federal, state and local agencies which are currently funding or controlling the funding of community development programs.
- Ability to plan and coordinate the work of professional and sub-professional community development personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to provide liaison and coordinative services between those federal, state and local agencies involved in programs of the division to which assigned.
- Ability to collect and summarize, analyze and interpret a variety of socio economic and related statistical data and prepare related reports for management.
- Ability to describe observations, state arguments, and propose recommendations clearly, accurately, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, public and private agencies, citizens, and clients.
- Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test; and a candidate placed in this classification must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09 (Maryland Department of Health General Licensure Information).
- Possess one of the following licenses/certifications:
- LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
- LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
- LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
- LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
- LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Additional Information
Job Location: Dyer Regional Center, 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- Be willing to complete and successfully pass any required preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing to work as an Essential employee. Due to the nature of the service provided by this agency, all employees are considered essential during an election cycle. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
