Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Data Entry, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Environmental Health, Government, Grant Administration/Management, Health Department, Healthcare, Human Resources, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Public Health, Record Keeping, Restaurant, Status Reports
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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.
The Prince George’s County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Grants Management Assistant(Administrative Assistant IA) grade A18 position, in the Grants Management Division.
About the Position
This is full-performance para-professional grants administration work performed in a variety of organizational settings to support operations engaged in developing, managing, and monitoring grant-funded programs for the agency or County. Incumbents carry out the full range of grants support assignments, including preparing, organizing, and reviewing grant documents and reports; verifying or summarizing information contained in grant files; coordinating with internal partners to track the status of submissions; maintaining grant records and tracking systems; and resolving documentation, reporting, or compliance discrepancies. The role requires a working knowledge of grant processes, administrative requirements, and related practices, along with sufficient familiarity with automated systems to perform data entry, retrieve reports, correct errors, and conduct record searches. Contacts are with internal department personnel and external oversight offices to clarify information, exchange updates, and report the status of grant actions. Incumbents may provide guidance to subordinate administrative staff performing grant-related tasks. Work is performed within established grant policies, procedures, and approval thresholds, and performance is evaluated by a Grants Manager or other designated supervisor based on timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to established grants administration standards.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.Job Type: Probationary FT
Agency: Department of Health
Location: Capitol Heights
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