What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Manager position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type : Time-Limited Full-Time
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 24-09214
Department : Dept of Public Safety
Division : Emergency Management
Opening Date : 09 / 16 / 2024
Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Community Development Specialist I
Position Number : 60084483
Section : NCEM
Salary Grade : NC12
Recruitment Range : $44,588 - $78,028
Description of Work
This is a REPOST of position 60084483. Previous applicants do not have to reapply to be considered.
This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Program. Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer's sole discretion.
This is a TIME-LIMITED position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.
Note to Current State Employees : The salary grade for this position is NC12. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About the Grants Manager Position :
The Grants Manager is responsible for the management and payments of disaster recovery assistance to eligible subgrantees. The selected candidate is also responsible for reviewing contracts, invoices and labor / equipment records to submit for payment of the grants, as well as, ensuring that projects are completed and closed in accordance with all federal and state regulations, the Stafford Act, and the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The Grants Manager will coordinate with FEMA on a daily basis to resolve issues. During the Disaster Recovery phase, the position assumes key deployment responsibilities in coordinating the field recovery efforts and working with FEMA staff for project formulation.
About North Carolina Emergency Management :
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance the State of North Carolina's resiliency levels by fostering active collaboration, communication, and coordination between local, state, and federal stakeholders, as well as maintaining meaningful relationships and providing services for private citizens and commercial entities. This is achieved through promoting strategies which supports efficient and effective preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities in response to threats from of a variety of natural and man-made hazards. NCEM is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).
About NCEM Public Assistance Program :
The North Carolina Public Assistance program provides direct assistance and customer service to state, local, and tribal governments, and eligible private non-profit agencies related to project payments, programmatic policy questions, eligibility determinations, infrastructure repair, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following :
- Experience in grants management and / or grants administration.
- Experience collaborating with diverse groups.
- Experience with professional finance management.
- Experience communicating financial information to others in a professional setting.
Management Preferences :
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 Experience and Education for details.
Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
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 and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ashley Minnick at
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.
To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the" Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately.
If selected for this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $$44,588 - $78,028. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range? (NOTE : Answering "No" to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration for this position.)
What is your highest level of COMPLETED education?
If you have a degree in a field other than sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration, please attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for related courses. Alternatively, you may list related courses you completed and their corresponding credit hours here, but you must present an unofficial transcript to the next step in consideration. (Enter N / A if this does not apply).
How many years of experience do you have working in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration or grants administration?
Do you have experience in grants management and / or grants administration?
If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N / A."
Do you have experience collaborating with diverse groups?
If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N / A."
Do you have experience with professional finance management?
If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N / A."
Do you have experience communicating financial information to others in a professional setting?
If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N / A."
Please select ALL of the following of the management preferences that you possess :
Required Question
Salary : $44,588 - $78,028
