Grants Management Section Chief - 7010822

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision and life insu

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Grants Management Section Chief for Missouri State Parks to oversee federal and state pass-through grants and ensure compliant administration from proposal to closeout.

You will lead a team, coordinate with federal partners, and manage budgeting and reporting across multiple programs, driving accountability and positive outcomes for outdoor recreation initiatives in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or related field; 5–7 years of grant program administration experience.
• Lean Six Sigma training or equivalent process-improvement certification is preferred.
• Experience with grant administration policies, federal and state regulations, and procurement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of federal and state grant programs (LWCF, ORLP, RTP, Bus) from solicitation to closeout.
• Provide guidance and customer service to local governments and internal staff on grant processes.
• Monitor grant compliance with state and federal statutes and procurement rules.
• Coordinate with federal partners and track program changes to keep grants in good standing.
• Manage budgeting, reporting, and financial tracking using approved systems.

Skills

Grants Management

Leadership

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Lean Six Sigma / process improvement training

Tools

SAMII

MOVERS

Report Portal

MS Access

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at 1659 E. Elm, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

As the Grants Management Section Chief for Missouri State Parks, you will oversee federal and state pass-through outdoor recreation grants that are sub-granted to communities to fund projects that provide healthy nature-based activities for its citizens. You will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to outdoor recreation in Missouri. No project is the same and you will find an endless variety of ways to make a positive impact to the lives of citizens throughout the state.

• Oversee, monitor, and provide support throughout the full lifecycle of grant administration for three federal grant programs (LWCF, ORLP, RTP) and one state-funded program (Bus).


• https://mostateparks.com/page/55065/outdoor-recreation-grants


• Assist with, oversee, and enhance the open project selection process for the grant programs, including an annual call for proposals, evaluation of submissions, and adherence to state and federal procedures for awarding grants.


• Provide customer service through technical assistance to local governments, school districts, grant subrecipients, external constituents, and internal staff on grant application, administration and closeout procedures.


• Monitor and provide oversight for active grant projects ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, policies, and procurement procedures.


• Monitor completed grant projects and enforce compliance of long-term stewardship requirements.


• Coordinate with federal partners and keep abreast of programmatic changes, ensuring that administration of grant programs remains in good standing with federal partners.


• Track grant expenditures, revise budgets, develop annual budget projections, and prepare new decision items while collaborating with division and department fiscal staff as necessary.


• Develop annual budget projections for four appropriations pertaining to state park and outdoor recreation grants, including reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.


• Oversee grant financial and accounting processes including grant encumbrances, grant payment, and internal payments using financial systems (SAMII, MOVERS, Report Portal, Access, MOBIUS, etc).


• Lead and provide support/guidance to five team members, including training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive coaching.


• Lead and/or assist with other program duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills

• Grants Management: Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements.


• Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines: Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.


• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.


• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.


• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.


• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 5-7 years of experience in grant program administration. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)


• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How We Invest In You

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.


• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.