Outdoor Recreation Grants Planner - 7010902

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks an Outdoor Recreation Grants Planner to lead the Recreational Trails Program across the state. You will oversee grant rounds, project oversight, risk assessments and workshops to ensure compliance and timely reimbursements.

You will provide technical assistance to applicants, prepare reports and participate in advisory board activities, with a focus on outdoor recreation impact and responsible stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in grants management, accounting, parks and recreation, public administration, business admin, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience; substitutions allowed with education.
• Lean Six Sigma training and Missouri leadership programs preferred.
• Lack of post-secondary education not grounds for automatic denial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Recreational Trails Program, including grant rounds, active projects, risk assessments and site inspections.
• Manage reimbursements and closeouts for projects; monitor policy compliance (2 CFR 200 etc.).
• Coordinate OPSP updates, applications and administrative guides; assist with technical needs for applicants.
• Prepare reports and communications; lead or support board meetings and expense management.

Skills

Grants Management

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Grants Management, Accounting, Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field

1-3 years of relevant experience

Lean Six Sigma training preferred

Missouri Way Leadership Academy or similar programs preferred

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

MOVERS

SAM II

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 Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

As the Outdoor Recreation Grants Planner, you will oversee the Recreational Trails Program which awards pass-through funding to entities throughout the state. The purpose of the RTP program is to provide and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized recreational use. 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 on the lives of citizens throughout the state.

• Manage the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) including opening of yearly grant rounds, oversight of active grant projects, conducting risk assessments and site inspections, leading pre-award meetings and administrative workshops, overseeing project Phases 1-3 (NEPA/preliminary design, Right-of-Way, and bid / construction documents), and managing project reimbursements and project closeouts.
• Monitor projects to ensure projects are in compliance with all policies, procedures and guidelines (2 CFR 200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and Federal Highway Administration guidelines).
• Submit requests for project modifications (i.e. extensions, additional funds, etc.) as appropriate.
• Collect and evaluate quarterly and annual reports.
• Annually review the RTP Open Project Selection Process (OPSP) manual, RTP application, RTP Administrative Guide, pre-application checklist, post completion checklists, including other project related federal and state forms; make any necessary edits to the OPSP, Administrative Guide, checklists, and/or application.
• Provide technical assistance to potential applicants and project entities.
• Oversee the Missouri Trails Advisory Board by communicating with board members, coordinating and managing board meetings, and managing expense accounts for board members and RTP program.
• Prepare and route documents through Salesforce, SharePoint, SAM II, MOVERS for approval.
• Assist with financial functions such as setting up FAITs, requesting LDPR Codes, preparing JV and FX paperwork, and preparing RTP grant reimbursements.
• Advertise the program by presenting information at conferences, workshops, Missouri State Parks event booths, and through social media.
• Create final performance reports, prepare and track self-certification letters, and prepare legislative letters for grant award and closeout.
• Assist other grant programs including the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, and Bus Grants.
• Assist with monitoring the [e-mail] account.
• Lead and/or assist with other 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.
• 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 Grants Management, Accounting, Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field and 1-3 years or relevant experience.
• (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.

Ryan Dunwoody: Grants, Recreation, and Interpretation Program Director, 573-522-0571 or [e-mail]

Or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]