What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Administrator (FFTL) position at Kentucky Personnel Cabinet?
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Grants Administrator (FFTL)
Pay Grade14
Salary
3,496.04 - $4,719.64 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR / WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | KY Infrastructure Authority
Location
100 Airport Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Are you interested in joining the team that is leading the deployment of high-speed internet infrastructure toclose the digital divide in the Commonwealth?
The Office of Broadband Development is hiring a Grants Administrator to oversee the implementation ofbroadband deployment grants. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks, including the review ofgrants and contracts for compliance with policies, regulations, and laws and the collection and maintenance ofgrant and contract compliance information. The Grants Administrator provides technical assistance and outreachto eligible recipients on management of grant awards and monitors and reports on the use of grant funds.
The Office of Broadband Development is the Commonwealth's central broadband planning and coordination entity,serving as the single point of contact and liaison to federal agencies and programs regarding broadbandissues. The Office oversees the Broadband Deployment Fund and is responsible for the creation andimplementation of a statewide broadband plan.
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely asthe result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant thatfunds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements forthe classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit)employee in a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities :
- Monitoring budget expenditure and program outcome tracking for grant projects
- Completing required grant reporting documents
- Managing intake and subgrant review processes
- Program data collection, project follow-ups, and impact reviews
- Develop grant materials that meet overall objectives established by leadership
- Ensuring compliance with state and / or federal requirements
- Coordinating off-site project monitoring with subrecipients
- Providing Technical Assistance pre-award and post-award to interested parties and subrecipients
- Attending meetings and developing relationships with federal, state, and local officials andstakeholders
- Conducting policy and data analysis related to federal programs for broadband deployment
- Researching new funding opportunities for high-speed internet expansion
- Assisting with other grant, research and data projects as needed
The ideal candidate should possess :
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION : Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS : Four years of research or administrative experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION : Research, administrative, or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) : NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Meghan Sandfoss at Meghan.sandfoss@ky.gov or 502-892-3249.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D
Salary : $3,496 - $4,720
