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SOAZ - Posting ID # 5077 - Grant Program Specialist (Onsite)

Description

This position is responsible for performing a broad range of response, assessment, and monitoring duties related to State and federal grants.

Responsibilities:

Works with stakeholders through full-life cycle grant administration for Public Assistance

Providing technical programmatic support through continued assistance of programmatic needs for various specific grant(s) requirements.

Maintenance of financial files and database records, in accordance with records retention requirements. Verifying that all records meet all federal and State requirements.

Administer complex reimbursement requests of grants, ensuring all applications and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and compliant ensuring the claimed costs are consistent with the work performed.

Performs detailed and critical document overview of work submissions in accordance with State and federal eligibility criteria. Monitors status of all projects for Applicants in preparation of submission of final documentation

Responsible for tier two level technical support for the State’s Help Desk for all Public Assistance grant portals and provides direct technical assistance to stakeholders.

Provides programmatic support to external partners/clients and internal staff for grant specific programs.

Initiate and maintain programmatic records for legally required reporting purposes such as audit and federal inquiries.

Conducts, and documents, correspondence with Applicants and DEMA/EM staff.

Assists Applicants in acquiring the required comprehensive documentation and analyzes language for legal compliance. Distinguishes complex issues that require decisions from leadership.

Attend regular staff meetings.

Attend training workshops to learn and maintain a working knowledge of State and Federal Public Assistance programs for processing disaster applications/submissions and preparing accurate documentation of costs to repair or replace damaged infrastructure.

Attend agency required training for specific SEOC positions and performs duties as assigned through internal agency policy.

Required Skills

Grants Experience

Experience with Public Assistance

FEMA grant management, Grants Portal, and Grants Manager requirements

Grant reimbursement processes and requirements

Modern office and records management methodology and technology.

Principles and practices of organizational management and audit.

Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, Google Meets, and FEMA applications

Preferred Skills

Federal Grants Experience