CO - P4654 - Grants Administrative Specialist

Title: CO - P4654 - Grants Administrative Specialist

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $80,417

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Financial Managment (OFM) is seeking a qualified candidate for its Grants Administrative Program. As assigned, this position is responsible for completing the finance functions related to DEQ funding requests and awards (budget preparation and/or review, application preparation and certain reporting). This position is also responsible for completing the finance functions related to the subawards and grants DEQ issues to external entities (budget review, substantive preparation). This position also serves as a subject matter expert in these areas and is responsible for completing special projects as needed by the Grants Administrative Program and/or OFM.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated skills analyzing, summarizing and communicating complex information.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with colleagues, management and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated skills in tracking detailed information. Data entry and/or reporting and analysis skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets and word processing software. Advanced skill in spreadsheets is plus.
Demonstrated ability to identify / implement process improvements.
Demonstrated skills in grant applications, grant awards and grants management.

Additional Considerations

NA

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Additionally, DEQ is not a participating STEM OPT employer.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Contact Information

Name: Anisha Trice

Phone: 804-929-3923

Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.