Grant Support Specialist

Title: Grant Support Specialist

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I

Hiring Range: $50000 $65000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the states lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

DCR offers paid leave; 13 paid holidays; medical dental vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. DCR is also a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer and a certified Virginia Values Veteran (V3) employer.

DCRs Mission is to conserve the natural scenic historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCRs efforts to CONSERVE.

The Grant Support Specialist provides administrative support for the Division of Dam Safety and Division of Floodplain Management grant activities as it relates to planning administration and coordination of state grants. This position assists the Grant Manager in managing the Agencys grant making activities including issuing grant award and compliance materials budget amendment and extension requests and grant payment requests. Additionally this position interacts frequently with internal and external customers using both verbal and written communication skills to discuss grant and financial related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with providing financial technical assistance training and customer service to local governments.
• Significant experience with processing and closing out grants.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data entry.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position will remain open for a minimum of five calendar days beginning on 05/09/2025. The position may be closed at any time after the fiveday posting period once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.

Must possess a valid State Drivers License and have the ability to travel.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications resumes cover letters etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs please ensure your online application and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid Drivers License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in EVerify.

Minorities individuals with disabilities veterans and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified retired and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a twonight minimum. Bunkhouses camping cabins and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.