EP Coord I - PA Spec _ 61053881 - EMD

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina seeks a dedicated professional to support the Public Assistance program for disaster recovery in South Carolina. You will liaise with local, state, and federal agencies, assist applicants with post-disaster grants management, and prepare comprehensive reports on activities and progress.

The role requires navigating databases and online systems, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in grants management functions.
• Ability to navigate online systems and databases.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison among local, state, and federal PA program agencies implementing the PA program.
• Assist applicants with post-disaster recovery grants management including project documentation and questions/resolution.
• Prepare and provide detailed progress reports and site visits where required.
• Monitor subrecipient documentation for compliance with regulations and timelines.
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local policies and provide recommendations to PA program leadership.

Skills

Grants management

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databases

Job description

Supports disaster recovery in South Carolina as a member of the Public Assistance (PA) program team. Serves as a liaison among local, state, and federal program agencies in implementing the PA program, assisting applicants with post-disaster recovery grants management functions including project documentation, question/issue resolution, quarterly reports, and site visits. Provides detailed reports of individual activities and progress. Has the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply policy appropriate to circumstances. Monitors accuracy and status of subrecipient documentation to assure that it is in accordance with federal program regulations and timelines. Researches and interprets federal, state, and local law, regulation, and policies. Provides recommendations to PA program leadership on issues that require action or attention. Works independently and prioritizes work assigned. Effectively and consistently communicates with program stakeholders. Exercises excellent judgment and decision making.

Bachelor’s degree. Experience should include grants management functions.

S.C. Certified Emergency Manager (or other state equivalent) certification is preferred or will seek to complete within three years.

Ability to navigate online systems and processes including databases. Should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Must be able to perform a variety of functions while maintaining effective organization of duties. Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application must provide an official copy of transcripts as verification of credentials. Expectation of travel is approximately 30 percent of work hours including overnight, primarily in-state travel for work from locations outside Columbia.