Grant/Loan Administrator



Job Details

Grant/Loan Administrator
Employer

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission

Location

23121 Camden Way California, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

10004

Department

Fiscal

Opening Date

01/22/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The Grant/Loan Administrator is a critical role in a fast-growing organization. Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Grant/Loan Administrator will provide financial management of all sizes of grant and loans from inception to completion. In addition, the position will research and develop funding proposals to support special projects and capital improvement projects for the Metropolitan Commission. We are seeking an individual with deep financial acumen and a strong track record of success. This individual will have a robust collaboration and problem-solving skills and will provide seasoned guidance on compliance issues as well as key financial and operational best practices.
 

Examples of Duties

Work with MetCom's Finance & Engineering staff to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant/loan life cycle, from proposal to close. This entails preparation of documents supporting the grant/loan process, tracking payments, reviewing or producing relevant reports, monitoring and post-award management. Work with Engineering staff to develop and maintain all grant/loan conditions and agreements pertaining to grant/loan  awards.  Review grant/loan proposals for completeness and ensure compliance with organizational standards.  Develop, implement, administer and maintain the fiscal grant/loan portfolio on projects from program planning through final acceptance of construction and warranty. Prepare responses to inquiries on the grant/loan aspects of capital project proposals, and provide on-going reports on projects, attend meetings, and coordinate project work with other MetCom staff.  Monitor multi-project loans, ensure loan proceeds are utilized as expected and make recommendations for any needed changes to loan allocation.  Coordinate and lead the activities to search, apply and implement grants/loans that support programs and capital improvement projects. Writing, obtaining reviews, and submitting letters of intent for grant/loan funds.  Acquiring information from program staff, developing draft narratives and budgets for submission to private and public sources. Maintain schedule of grant/loan application deadlines and requirements.  Developing and maintaining relationships with funders and maintaining funding files. Prepare timely reports as required to the granting/lending agencies ? Ensuring full compliance of all proposals with grantor requirements as to content, format, and documentation. Collaborate in defining and implementing project funding strategies.  Participate in interdepartmental meetings to identify and prioritize project needs and coordinate and research grant/loan potential. Confers with personnel affected by proposed program to develop program goals and objectives, outline how funds are to be used, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding.


 
 

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field, Three years or more of progressively responsible related experience with a proven track record of successful research, analysis and project management as well as grant writing experience; or any combination of  education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the job. Additional coursework or training in project management and grant writing is desirable.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer, St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission does not discriminate in it's employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affiliation or opinion, or any other basis that would be in violation of applicable federal, state, or local law.
 

 
  
Benefits OFFERED TO our employees:
 

1. Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage:
Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
 
2. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:
MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.  Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.
 
3. Long Term Disability Insurance:
MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.
 
4. COBRA:
The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance   benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event.  Some examples  of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in     hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation  (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.
 
5.  State Retirement and Pension Plan:
MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of  the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.
 
6. Optional Programs:
            The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:
            - 457 (B)
            - AFLAC
            - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans. 
 
7.  Annual Leave:
            1 – 5 year                  10.5 days/year
            6 – 10 year                15 days/year
            11 – 20 year               21 days/year
            20 years or more        25.5 days/year
 
8.  Sick Leave:
15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.
 
9.  Administrative Leave:
Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant);  up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.
 
10. Bereavement Leave:
Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family:  spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.
 
11.  Holidays:
12 per year.
 
12.  Paid leave for:
 Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.
 
13.   Employee Assistance Program.
 Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.
 
14.   Tuition Assistance Program.

Employer
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission
Address
23121 Camden Way

California, Maryland, 20619
Phone
301-737-7400 ext 223

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