Grants Monitoring Assistant

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Grants Monitoring Assistant in the Grants Finance Branch of the NC Forest Service. This role supports grant program managers by developing risk assessments and monitoring plans, and by handling administrative tasks to ensure consistency and compliance.

Position offers telework options and is based at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Grant Program Managers in developing risk assessments and compliance monitoring plans for grant sub-recipients.
• Generate budget revisions, journal voucher requests, and requisition requests; reconcile purchasing card transactions.
• Enter information into a grants database and complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Purchasing goods and services

Grant administration

Post reports / data entry

Policy interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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

Recruitment Range

$39,244 - $68,679

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.