Grants Monitoring Assistant

Agriculture & Consumer Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Administrative Specialist I (S) to support the NCFS Grant Program Managers in Raleigh. You will help develop risk assessments, monitor compliance, and organize program documentation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with related administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Telework eligibility is available, with a mix of independent and team work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of related administrative experience or equivalent.
• Experience in grant administration is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to manage budgets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist Grant Program Managers in developing risk assessments and compliance monitoring plans.
• Ensure activities are consistent across NCFS divisions and documented on schedule.
• Generate budget revisions, journal voucher requests, and requisitions.
• Reconcile purchasing card transactions and enter data into a grants database.
• Provide general administrative support as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Purchasing goods and services

Grant administration

Report generation & databases

Policy interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service

Position Information

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

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.

Location

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

Telework Option

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

Recruitment Range

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

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Elective Requirements for Certain Positions

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

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.

Additional Information

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.