Grants Specialist 1

Governor, Office of the; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security is seeking a Grants Specialist 1 to support the preparation and administration of grant proposals and ongoing grant programs. This is a time-limited, grant-funded position involved in disaster response and recovery efforts, with on-call duties and travel as needed.

The role requires knowledge of federal/state grant requirements, strong analytical and writing skills, and experience with FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo) and EMGrants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/finance or related field and two years experience in grant management, or six years in grant management/public funds or accounting; or one year at Grants Spec 2 or equivalent.
• Equivalent education/experience substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funds for the state or agency.
• Monitor compliance with grant program policies and procedures.
• Review sub-recipient reports and reimbursements for eligibility and accuracy.
• Ensure grant applications are complete, eligible, and submitted on time to FEMA.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Problem analysis

Independent judgment and initiative

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo)

EMGrants

Job description

Job Title: Grants Specialist 1 Agency: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Compensation Details: $53,425.00

Job Description

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) Grants Specialist 1. This is a Time Limited, Grant Funded position. Under general supervision, prepares or consults on the preparation of grant proposals, and administers ongoing grant programs and related funds. Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages and administers Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funds on behalf of the state or agency.
• Monitors compliance to grant programs policies and procedures.
• Monitors progress of sub-recipient projects.
• Reviews and completes sub-recipient quarterly reports.
• Reviews sub-recipient reimbursements for eligibility, accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures projects are complete according to grant specifications prior to closeout.
• Obtains necessary documentation for project closeout.
• Prepares or consults on preparation of grant proposals.
• Provides technical assistance to interested partners and sub-applicants.
• Ensures grant applications are complete, eligible, technically feasible, cost effective, and submitted to FEMA on time.
• Researching agency or local government funding needs, potential grant sources and eligibility for grant funding.
• Compiling information needed to generate reports, complete projects, and accurately respond to questions and concerns.
• Analyzes and addresses problems, questions, and issues, developing resolutions for recommendation.
• Applies relevant new knowledge to enhance overall performance.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant federal and state regulations and requirements.
• Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.
• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Fulfills assigned State Operations Center activation duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Some travel is required, including overnight.
• Night and weekend work may be necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge, and understanding of all applicable federal and state hazard mitigation grant requirements and relevant program areas within the Hazard Mitigation Department.
• Ability to work within federal and state electronic systems, such as FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo) and EMGrants, among others.
• Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Adobe computer application software.
• Knowledge of managing grants or programs.
• Ability to analyze problems, questions, issues, etc. and develop recommendations for resolving them.
• Excellent writing and communication skills required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of Hazard Mitigation planning and grants management functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance, or a related field in area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in grants management, public funds administration, accounting or a related area OR Five years of experience in grants management, public funds OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Grants Spec 1 (FIP050) or position equivalent.
• Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and Knowledge of the Mitigation Grant Programs authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and Implementing regulations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for federal and state grant administration, such as 2 CFR Part 200.
• Proven experience in federal grant application and post‑award administration.
• Completion of a Master’s degree in area appropriate to the Grants Management / Emergency Management / Hazard Mitigation field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to credit records, criminal records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, and driving records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in grant management, public funds administration; or six (6) years of job-related experience in grants management, public funds administration, or accounting; or one year of experience at the lower level Grants Spec 2 (FIP051) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.