What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Compliance Specialist (Administrative Specialist II) position at State of Nebraska?
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Job Description:
Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE, with potential for some telework after an onboarding and training period, contingent upon proper agency approvals.
Pay Rate: $30.219/hour
This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.
Teammates Enjoy
In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $26,500 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
- 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
- Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
- 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
Essential Functions
- Assists with review, interpretation, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal compliance and subrecipient award terms and conditions.
- Provides technical assistance related to program and fiscal compliance, regulations, policies and procedures, allowable expenditures, and program standards.
- Develops and modifies policies, procedures, and systems in accordance with government regulations and organizational needs and objectives.
- Assists school districts with preparation for external monitoring visits, on-site and desk reviews, audits, and cross-site evaluations.
- Establishes and maintains files for each grant-funded project. Prepares information and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conducts routine compliance reviews of grant programs.
- Monitors subrecipient compliance with federal regulations and the requirements of their subrecipient agreements through site visits, desk reviews, audits, and other processes. Ensures monitoring procedures are compliant and recommends necessary actions to resolve issues or concerns.
- Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for monitoring and correcting internal, operational, and fiscal control systems in addition to section performance.
- Provides training and guidance related to principles, policies, and interpreting and executing regulations and subrecipient award terms and conditions.
- Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Working Conditions and Travel: This position requires approximately 50% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remaining 50% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, other educational entities, conferences, and meetings. There is also approximately twenty days of overnight travel per year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, etc.) and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Accounting or related field (including at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing) and at least four years of experience with budget, grant review, or compliance in government or non-profit accounting.
This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click
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to review the Act.Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
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