Title:  Grants Specialist

Overview

Technical, fiscal, advisory, and administrative work for the Department of Environmental Conservation within the Agency of Natural Resources and the State of Vermont. Responsibilities include :

 

• Manage the release of the request for proposals; Support the grant review process that involves ensuring that all proposals are reviewed, distributing all proposals to appropriate staff for review; occasionally taking part in the review if needed, compiling evaluations for final grant committee meeting; and, occasionally participating in the grant review committee if needed.
• Manage the development of agreements and amendments from populating initial draft through to grant executing. Ensure grants have clear and specific work plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure seamless tracking and invoicing.
• Review, compile and enter information into databases. 
• Respond to FOIA requests as appropriate.
• Be an active participant in team meetings. Work with supervisor on annual workplan and attend regular weekly check ins. Review and follow communication protocols of the State, Agency, Department, Division and Program. Ensure friendly and respectful communication from the financial operations section to all internal and external customers. Maintain professional behavior and communicate in a courteous and helpful manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Juggling multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Who May Apply

This position, Grants Specialist (Job Requisition #49498), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact stephanie.cohen@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. On-site compliance reviews, hearings, meetings and committee obligations requires travel for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated. A need to confront grantees with contract and grant requirements may arise frequently. Some pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years or more of experience in the development, evaluation, administration, or fiscal monitoring of grants or contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Graduate work in public administration or accounting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.