This vacancy is located in the Operational Development Section in the Office of State Police located in East Baton Rouge Parish. This posting may be used to fill a probational or promotional opportunity.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Contract/Grants Reviewer 1, 2, 3, or 4, dependingon the level of experience of the selected applicant.

The Contract/Grants Reviewer 1 (pay grade level AS-611) has a minimum salary of $1,200.80/bi-weekly; $2,602.00/monthly.

The Contract/Grants Reviewer 2 (pay grade level AS-612) has a minimum salary of $1,284.80/bi-weekly; $2,784.00/monthly.

The Contract/Grants Reviewer 3 (pay grade level AS-614) has a minimum salary of $1,470.40/bi-weekly; $3,186.00/monthly.

The Contract/Grants Reviewer 4 (pay grade level AS-615) has a minimum salary of $1,573.60/bi-weekly; $3,410.00/monthly.

Selected Core Competencies: 

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. 

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. 

Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems. 

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

 *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For more information, please contact:

Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Aaron Alexander
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fax: 225-922-0528
Aaron.Alexander2@la.gov

Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

 Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcript at the time of application. The equivalency evaluation and transcript can be attached to the electronic application, mailed, or faxed to (225) 925-3970. Applications submitted without the above documents will not be considered. 

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Function of Work:
To provide contract and/or grant management services.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close supervision from the Contracts/Grants Supervisor or Manager or other equivalent classified or unclassified administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Contracts/Grants Reviewer 2 by performing routine entry level duties.Tasks performed are at the entry level:
Prepares, develops, and monitors routine and less complex contracts and/or grants agreements, applications, budgets, amendments and sub-grant agreements in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.
Works with administrators, officials, and other personnel to solve contract problems.
Maintains records, prepares reports and/or correspondence relative to contracts and/or grants.
Provides assistance to program personnel in preparation of grants proposals or contracts agreements.
Reviews reports and records to ensure costs claimed are allowable, and to ensure contract/grant is on schedule and terms are being met.
Assists in the preparation of RFPs (Requests for Proposals).
Tracks the approval process of contracts/grants ensuring all necessary approvals are received. Researches grant awards and state appropriation budgets to make sure that funds are available.
Obtains and reviews performance evaluations after completion of a project to comply with state law within established time limits.
Performs original entries, reconciliations, and all adjustments to grants management accounting records.