Grant Specialist

Salary : $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Time-Limited Full-Time

Job Number : 24-13969 DPR65035021

Department : Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Community Development Specialist I

Position Number : 65035021

Section : Parks and Recreation

Salary Grade : NC12

Recruitment Range : $45,926- $71,758

Description of Work

This is a time-limited position, subject to funding availability. Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits . Time-limited appointments may be up to 36-month assignments.

Recruitment Range : $45,926 - $71,758

This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range

based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)

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This position is located at :

Natural Resource Center

121 W Jones Street

Raleigh, NC, 27601

Primary Purpose of Position :

The Division of Parks and Recreation is looking for a proficient Grants Specialist to join the State Trails Team. This position will be responsible for managing grants and funding relating to the Complete the Trails Program for eligible trail projects. Funding for this program helps further complete the state trails in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities duties include but are not limited to :

• Annually develop an online application that is compliant with rules and regulations, transparent, accurate and simple / reasonable for the end user
• Work directly with the public and grantees to answer questions regarding grant programs as well as provide technical support to applicants
• Create grant standard operating manual and other presentation to be posted online and distributed
• Collect and manage applicant information in the approved dataset to enable accurate grant tracking, accounting, reporting and for generation.
• Provide detailed information to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Financial staff to develop grant contract and contract amendments.
• Review and approve request for grant reimbursements while assuring that all contractual obligations are met, and all state and federal rules and regulations are met.
• Providing accurate and consistent grant information to members of the Division Staff, Departmental Staff and development of an annual report outlining the grant program accomplishments.

Position / Physical Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to :

Managment prefers :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov / experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration

related field from an appropriately accredited institution

three years of experience related to the specific program assignment

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Division Description :

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing video about our Department.

Agency Description :

The takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out about our Department.

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Please watch our video that walks you through each step of the application proces s.

Be sure to complete the application in fu ll. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following : Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5 : 00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree / College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

NEOGOV Technical Assistance

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CONTACT INFORMATION :

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Parks and Recreation

Kenedi Small

121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone : 919-707-9354

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

I UNDERSTAND that DNCR requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

If offered, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $45,926 - $71,758?

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Please select which of the following reflects your level of demonstrated knowledge of grants, budgeting and / or funds management.

Please select which of the following reflects your level of demonstrated knowledge of data records management.

Please select which of the following reflects your level of demonstrated experience performing basic data analysis.

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Salary : $45,926 - $71,758