ContractGrant Specialist - Hazard Mitigation Grant Administrator - Limited Period Position - Multiple Vacancies Repost
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Department of Defense Veterans and Emergency Management Maine Emergency Management Agency
Hazard Mitigation Grant Administrator
Job Class Code:0340
Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $50948.35 $71098.56/Annually *Salary includes 8 Stipend
Location: Augusta ME
Opening Date: March 13 2025
Closing Date: March 27 2025
Are you passionate about helping others Are you good with numbers Do natural hazard events including floods windstorms and drought call you to duty to assist others in mitigating before a major disaster occurs If yes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Administrator position may be for you. This position assists with managing administering and enhancing all FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs. FEMA mitigation grant programs are designed to provide funding to eligible entities for sustainable actions that ultimately reduce or eliminate longterm risk to people and property from future disasters. This position reports to Maine Emergency Management Agencys State Hazard Mitigation Officer.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Review and reconcile records across assigned grant programs to ensure financial accuracy programmatic alignment and effectivity of tracking mechanisms.
- Facilitate and execute quarterly programmatic and financial reports in collaboration with MEMAs Budget Office.
- Track project status across all grant recipients and facilitate project closeout.
- Facilitate and coordinate grant award and program closeout in collaboration with MEMAs Budget Office.
- Facilitate and manage reimbursement questions and concerns with State Local Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) entities as needed to ensure programmatic compliance and an effective and efficient reimbursement process.
- Review and assist in the dissemination of policy or programmatic changes/updates as they pertain to the Hazard Mitigation program.
- Ensure equity and continuity considerations are considered in Mitigation training workshops and outreach pertaining to the Hazard Mitigation program.
- Evaluate available data and trends to identify potential opportunities for the State to improve and enhance the management of the Hazard Mitigation program.
- Support the development and maintenance of strong partnerships and relationships.
- Emergency Management practices and related fields.
- Budget methods techniques and practices.
- Structure & functions of state regional & local government.
- Grants and accessibility of federal and state funds.
- Contract administration practices and procedures.
- Data processing and information services.
- Interpretation of program trends results and related data to formulate recommendations.
- Management of multiple priorities with strong problemsolving skills.
- Effective communication in writing and verbally.
- Develop and analyze complex programmatic and financial information.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Minimum qualifications:
Education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.
Preferences:
- Experience procurement preferred.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Christine Whelan ator or
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100of employeeonly premiums $10150.80$11942.16 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 13.41 of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefour weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
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