Program Specialist - 4100076

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

Job summary

State of Missouri in Jefferson City seeks a Grants Management Specialist to support the Solid Waste Districts. You will review grants, monitor funding compliance, and help implement Qualtrics surveys, while staying current on relevant waste management laws.

The role demands strong analytical skills, knowledge of federal and state guidelines, and the ability to train staff and attend industry events to deepen expertise. A bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of soliciting, reviewing and administering grants and agreements.
• Understanding of grant laws, policies and guidelines (e.g., CFR, OMB circulars).
• Ability to access, analyze, maintain and disseminate data using IT.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing information and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews grant applications from SWMDs for completeness and compliance.
• Performs Biennial Financial Monitoring for SWMDs receiving < $250,000 funding.
• Develops and implements Qualtrics surveys and trains users.
• Attends conferences/webinars on recycling and waste topics to gain SME status.

Skills

Grants management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience

Tools

Qualtrics reporting

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 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, Missouri. Work hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• This position works with the State’s 20 Solid Waste Management Districts (SWMDs) on Financial Audits, Performance Audits, and provides technical assistance on financial questions and implementation of rules and statutes.
• Reviews and analyzes grant applications from SWMDs to ensure completeness and compliance with solid waste management law, regulations.
• Complete Biennial Financial Monitoring for SWMDs receiving less than $250,000 of Solid Waste funding annually.
• Assist with development and implementation of Qualtrics reporting system, make changes when needed along with Training new users/planners on completing these surveys for submission.
• Attend conferences or webinars on recycling, waste reduction, composting, scrap tire, or other relevant topics to help the team member become a subject matter expert.

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.
• Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines: Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

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.

• paid vacation and sick leave
• paid life insurance
• medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance

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.

Julianna Kliethermes, Chief of Operations at 573-526-9940 or [e-mail].

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]