What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Specialist 2 position at State of Georgia?
Additional Information
- Agency Logo:
- Requisition ID: FIN04WW
- Number of Openings: 1
- Advertised Salary: $54,000.00
- Shift: Day Job
Summary/Objective:
Under general supervision, prepares or consults on the preparation of grant proposals. Administers ongoing grant programs and related funds. Research service needs and compatible funding sources and prepares or assists with preparation of requests for proposals.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Administers and/or awards funds on behalf of agency or other grantors
Analyzes existing projects or programs to determine effectiveness.
Audits expenditures of grant funds to ensure that funds are spent according to stipulation, and deadlines are met.
Compiles and prepares reports.
Maintain and revise grant and contract files, databases, ledgers, and records.
Maintains financial accountability and compliance of grant programs through comprehensive audits, financial records, review of expenditures, and documented program outcomes.
Monitors compliance with grants stipulations and program progress through on-site evaluations and reviews of plans and reports.
Prepares documentation/reports according to required format of grantors.
Processes claims, payments, or provider reimbursements
Provides information concerning program and explains the application process.
Provides technical assistance to recipients.
Research need and eligibility for grants through surveys, statistics, accounting and planning methods
Reviews and evaluates less complex grant applications or proposals.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies:
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
2 years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in grants related area
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization
Experience using PeopleSoft Financial software
Supervisory Responsibility:
None required for this position.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting. This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high-volume workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made available to qualified individuals upon request.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
None required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, you must successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and additional checks required for your job.
All candidates interested in employment with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).
AAP/EEO Statement:
GVRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Reasonable Accommodations:
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation during any step in the hiring process, please contact our HR Team at ada_request@gvs.ga.gov.
GVRA:
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Our programs impact both employers and job seekers. Our bottom line is to tailor our services to fit your needs. And our promise to you is consistent professional service with responsive and responsible follow-up.
Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of job-related experience in grants management, public funds administration, or accounting; or five (5) years of job-related experience in grants management, or public funds administration; or one year of experience at the lower level Grants Spec 1 (FIP050) or equivalent position.
Salary : $54,000
