Salary : $69,913.00 - $134,588.00 Annually
Location : 9830 Patuxent Woods Dr Columbia, MD 21046, MD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-00624
Department: Community Resources and Services
Division: Citizen Services - Admin.
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Opioid & Cannabis Grants Manager works under the supervision of the Opioid & Cannabis Program Manager to support grantmaking and funding activities. This position contributes to funding opportunity notices, develops grant agreements and other grant-related documents, monitors and provides technical assistance to grantees, and engages with community members and partners to support two advisory boards. Responsibilities include supporting grants administration functions for multiple grant areas, grantees, and applicants throughout the grant life cycle-including pre-award, award, and post-award grants management process, performance monitoring, financial tracking, technical assistance, and year-end close-out.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$33.61 - $37.88
$69,913 - $78,784

*This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.*
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs intermediate professional level human services work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes administering human service programs or providing specialized health and human services targeted to a special population; assists in formulating policies and developing goals and objectives; and providing a full range of counseling and referral services. Work may also include identifying and investigating complaints of unfair and deceptive practices and violations of local and State laws; and administering criminal justice and alternative sentencing programs.

*This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning and Program Support:

• Makes recommendations and supports the Opioid & Cannabis Program Manager in developing, executing, and evaluating a strategic grant management plan.
• Helps develop and maintain public-facing materials and reports to support transparency.
• Conducts and compiles research as needed.
• Provides support and thought leadership for the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission and Adult Use Cannabis Advisory Panel, including strategic direction, meeting content, and facilitation.

Grant Management (Full Grant Cycle):

Pre-Award:

• Contributes to and disseminates funding opportunity notices, applications, and guidance.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to applicants.
• Conducts due diligence review and analyses of applications and budgets.
• Supports the grant application review process.

Award Set-Up:

• Prepares and distributes award letters.
• Receives, tracks, and maintains grantee documentation.
• Develops grant agreements and oversees routing.
• Prepares and maintains grant files.

Post-Award/Monitoring:

• Assembles information and prepares grant reports.
• Supports monitoring activities, including reviewing grantee reports and conducting follow-up.
• Reviews and approves reimbursement requests.
• Tracks award balances and spending.
• Processes modification requests and prepares grant amendments.
• Manages and maintains grant documentation.

Award Close-Out:

• Reconciles grant spending.
• Reviews projects for compliance and impact.
• Develops or supports development of public-facing reports on grantee activities and outcomes.

Stakeholder and Partner Engagement:

• Serves as day-to-day liaison between the Office of Community Partnerships and community partners/stakeholders.
• Provides grant reports, analyses, and grant-related information upon request.

Systems and Data Management:

• Maintains the integrity of the online grants management system by ensuring complete, accurate, and updated data.
• Communicates with software vendors to troubleshoot issues.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports emergency management activities as requested, including work outside normal business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:There are no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience managing grants and/or contracts, working directly with grantees or contractors, and providing support and technical assistance to grantees or contractors.
• Experience developing and/or supporting partners, grantees, or contractors in the development of performance measures and project/program evaluation strategies.
• Working knowledge of grants management best practices and processes; ability to understand and communicate about technical, budgetary, and grants administration details.
• Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following areas: substance use or mental health continuum of care; social justice and equity principles; cannabis industry and drug policy landscape.
• Experience and/or formal training on group facilitation and engagement methods.
• Experience administering programs or managing projects related to physical or behavioral health, social justice and equity, or human services within a public sector, nonprofit, or community-based organization.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically and independently.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to exercise appropriate judgment about when to take initiative and when to seek support.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff within the Department, other departments of County Government, community partners and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences and partners of various disciplines, affiliations, and backgrounds.
• Computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database management and spreadsheet applications necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.

ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substan