Senior Preparedness Grants Manager (Grants Administrator I)

Description Of Work

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.

About NC Emergency Management(NCEM)

The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management 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 support efficient and effective preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities in response to threats from a variety of natural and man-made hazards. NCEM is part of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

About The Administration Section

The primary mission of the Administration Section is to provide effective and efficient support functions for the Division. These functions include Accounts Payable, Budget, Human Resources, IT, Applications Development/GIS, Preparedness Grants, Compliance, and the Responder Assistance Initiative.

The Grant Administrator position will have primary responsibility for management of federal and state non-disaster preparedness grant programs, to include assisting with grant applications, recipient/sub-recipient awards, processing cost reports/requests for reimbursement, monitoring recipients/sub-recipients, grant reporting, grant closeout, grant data entry, and maintaining grant records.

Job duties for this position include

Managing a portfolio of assigned subrecipients / project leads Developing state guidance to supplement federal guidance Facilitating, reviewing, and processing grant applications from state and local government entities Coordinating and conducting the Biannual Strategy Implementation Report (BSIR) for DHS/FEMA grants, and coordinating and drafting Investment Justifications (IJ) required for DHS/FEMA grants Serving as Grants Management Branch (GMB) grants technical advisor by recommending best policies and/or procedures to aid staff in effective and efficient grants management in accordance to government laws, ordinances, policies, and/or procedures. Assists supervisor with management of daily GMB operations, as directed Training & development of all Grants Administrator staff in managing non-disaster preparedness grants Assists in managing all cost centers for all grants managed by GMB, including budget micro-meetings and brief-backs, ensuring all grant awards are fully expended (but not overspent) by end of period of performance Representing GMB at internal NCEM meetings, and representing NCEM at external meetings with other State agencies, local and federal government, and at conferences/events Supporting grants management and compliance functions for numerous grant programs including: Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants Program (HMEP) NC Tier II Grants NC Capacity Building Competitive Grant Program (CBCG) Other NCEM administered programs Other duties, as needed, in compliance with applicable state policies and federal guidance / regulations

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.

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC10. 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.

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:

Documented experience in the administration and/or management of federal and state grants Experience in reading, interpreting, and/or applying state and federal laws, regulations, policies and/or guidance in the area of grant management Experience coordinating and/or establishing relationships with grantors, recipients/sub recipients, internal and/or external stakeholders (i.e limited to phone calls, e-mails, meetings, briefings, presentations, reports, web-site & social media content, letters, memos and other written correspondence) to facilitate federal and state non-disaster preparedness grant programs. Experience with training and/or guiding other staff in managing grants.

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.

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution;

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.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”) . This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

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 Gina Dantzler-Sneed at 919-410-4668.