Disaster Grants Specialist - Strategy, Compliance & Impact

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases

Free Parking

Free onsite Gym

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency is seeking a Disaster Services Consultant 2 to provide grant implementation and administration support for preparedness programs across local governments and state agencies. You will coordinate applications, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor grant activities.

The role requires experience in emergency management and grants, with strong coordination skills and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years’ training or two years’ experience in emergency management, public or business administration.
• Two years’ training or two years’ experience in disaster services and emergency operations.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation and administration assistance to local governments, state agencies, regional teams and private non‑profit agencies for preparedness grant programs.
• Coordinate state agency application and participation in preparedness grant programs.
• Interface with local and state government and non‑profit organizations to ensure proper use of federal, state and local grant regulations.
• Implement grant monitoring systems to ensure compliance with laws and procedures.
• Complete desk and field monitoring visits to review records, verify progress, resolve discrepancies, and issue findings reports.

Skills

Emergency Management

Grants Administration

Customer Focus

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency is seeking a Disaster Services Consultant 2 to provide grant implementation and administration support for preparedness programs across local governments and state agencies. You will coordinate applications, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor grant activities.

The role requires experience in emergency management and grants, with strong coordination skills and the ability to travel as needed.