Grants Management Specialist

Job Posting Title

Grants Management Specialist

Agency

290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Employment Security Commission–Finance

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

September 12, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$42,000.00 annually, $20.19 hourly

Job Description

Job Type/Salary/Location

• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: $42,000.00 annually, $20.19 hourly
• Primary Working Hours: 7:30a-4:30p
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: Oklahoma City
• Telework Status: Hybrid
• Supervisory: Not a supervisory position.
• Training: Introductory
• Travel: Some travel may be required

Benefits

• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family assists the Grant Manager in the planning, development, and submission of federal, state, and other grants; and will assist in the implementation of awarded grants.

The incumbent will communicate the status of the grant application throughout the grant process.

On-going activities for this position include tracking expenditures, validation, oversight of annual grant application process, evaluation, and analysis.

The incumbent assists appropriate program staff in using the grant criteria to achieve the goals outlined in the grant.

Position Essential Functions

• Aids the Grant Manager as it relates to submission of grant applications, revisions, expenditures, and required reports.
• Provides support in managing the grant tools available on the web-based grants management systems.
• Provides monitoring as needed.
• Supports Grant Manager with grantee compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant award.
• Communicates effectively with interested parties and internal and external stakeholder throughout the life cycle of the grant.
• Suggests recommendations for improvement of administrative and management procedures and processes relative to grants programs.
• Can be in-person or virtual.
• Participates in conferences, meetings, and training sessions.
• Processes, tracks, and reports on all Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act grant funding requests and expenses.

These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Valued Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge of –

Knowledge is required of current trends, best practices, and research in grants management; of federal regulations, grant administration rules, policies and procedures, the grant life cycle, and allocation processes; and of relevant technology, applying software tools in managing grants, and developing online reports.

Skills required include auditing methodology, techniques, and theories; planning and organizational skills with attention to detail; strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills; time management skills; analytical, and problem-solving.

Ability is required to apply a proactive approach and work independently while consistently meeting deadlines; function collaboratively as a team player with people of varied backgrounds, along with a range of other agencies, to deliver quality programs and services; prioritize tasks and delegate where necessary; function well in a high-paced and occasionally stressful environment; display conscientious commitment and willingness to provide courteous, consistent, and efficient customer service through the performance of the prescribed job duties; analyze grant proposals and manage budgets in accordance with applicable rules, guidelines, and laws.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

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