Grants Monitoring Assistant

State of North Carolina; Archdale (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is seeking a Grants Monitoring Assistant within the Grants Finance Branch. The role supports grant program managers by ensuring compliance, preparing budget revisions, and maintaining grant records.

The position offers telework options and requires a high school diploma or GED with related administrative experience, plus knowledge of office software and grant processes.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 2 years of related admin experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Experience in grant administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the NCFS Grant Program Managers with risk assessments and compliance monitoring plans.
• Generate budget revisions and journal voucher requests.
• Process requisitions and reconcile purchasing card transactions.
• Enter information into the grants database and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Purchasing goods

Grant administration

Reporting & databases

Policy interpretation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60032256

Grade

NC08

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

***This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.***

Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

The Grants Monitoring Assistant is assigned to the Grants Finance Branch of the North Carolina Forest Service Administrative Services Division. This position assists the NCFS Grant Program Managers in developing risk assessments and compliance monitoring plans for grant sub-recipients. This position helps to ensure that these activities are consistent across all NCFS Divisions, adhere to all applicable policy and procedure, are complete, and are conducted on schedule. This position also provides administrative assistance to the NCFS Grant Program Managers, including generating budget revisions, journal voucher requests, requisition requests, reconciling purchasing card transactions, and entering information into a grants database. This position also completes other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Duty Station Location: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $68,679

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Knowledge of purchasing goods and services.
• Experience in grant administration.
• Ability to post reports, maintain databases, and work well independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines in order to resolve problems and answer questions.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate’s related education and experience.

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* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.