Grants Management Specialist

Who We Are : _ The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. _Who We Are as an Employer : _ At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' mission is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers. A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

• Job Opening : _ TheDepartment of Agricultural Resourcesseeks applicants for a GrantsCoordinatorto perform the following duties : _Responsibilities include : _
• Investigate grant opportunities and solicitations for proposals that may benefit the mission of MDAR and / or the Massachusetts agricultural industry, catalog and convey such opportunities to appropriate MDAR program staff and / or industry representatives.
• Develop and submit federal grant funding proposals and cooperative agreements; monitor and ensure accuracy infederal grant spending; process federal reimbursement requests as needed, reconcile grant expenditures to revenue andmeet all federal reporting requirements.
• Complete all necessary federal paperwork involving financial reporting and reimbursement for federal grants andcooperative agreements.
• Audit compliance of vendors to grant awards
• Assist program coordinators in the drafting of contractual documents and budgetsfor goods,services and grants to ensure that these are compliant with all applicable state and federal program requirements andregulations.
• Ensure the completeness of grant files to meet all auditing requirements.
• Assist in the development ofMDARRequests for Responses (RFRs) for goodsand services.
• Ensure compliance with all existing and new policies form the Operational Services Division (OSD).
• Maintain and update files
• Meet and assist auditors on all issues pertaining to procurement matters and federal grant management.
• Ensure encumbrance and expenditure compliance for grant programming.
• Using MMARS and / or the Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW), query periodic federal grant transactions as needed totrackexpenditures, receivables and revenue. Recommend corrective action for any discrepancies identified to the Fiscal team.
• Other related duties as assigned. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements : Applicants must have at least (A); four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, supervisory, managerial or administrative experience in public administration, business administration or business management, and (B) of which at least two years must have been in grants management, contract administration or contract management work, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions : I. An Associate's degree with a major in business administration, public administration, or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, or business management, may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
• Education towards such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Note : No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. Special Requirements : None. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job :
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• Department of Agricultural Resources Title : Grants Management Specialist Location : Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street Requisition ID : 250000BY