Senior Preparedness Grants Manager

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Grants Administrator II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC12

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

About to NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolinas resiliency through active collaboration communication and coordination of protection prevention mitigation response and recovery measures.

About Administration:
The primary mission of the Administration Section is to provide effective and efficient support functions for the Division. These functions include Finance Human Resources IT Grants Management and Compliance.

About the Position:
The Senior Grants Manager position (GA2) will have primary responsibility for management of federal and state non-disaster preparedness grant programs to include assisting with grant applications recipient/sub-recipient awards processing cost reports/requests for reimbursement monitoring recipients/sub-recipients grant reporting grant closeout grant data entry and
maintaining grant records. This includes but is not limited to managing a portfolio of assigned subrecipients/project leads developing state guidance to supplement federal guidance facilitating applications from state and local government entities reviewing and processing various grant documents and other duties in compliance with applicable state policies and federal guidance/ addition to management of assigned grant programs the Senior Grants Manager also serves as a technical advisor and direct supervisor for five other permanent Grants Managers (Grants Administrator I) in the work unit providing guidance and training on individual programs and grants management best practices. The Senior Grants Manager also assists the Preparedness Grants & Compliance Manager with day-to-day management of the work unit including monitoring workloads and key performance indicators.
This position supports grants management and compliance functions for numerous grant programs: Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants Program (HMEP) NC Tier II Grants
NC Capacity Building Competitive Grant Program (CBCG) and other programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45926 - $77000

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

Professional knowledge & demonstrated skills in administration and/or management of federal and state grants.

Experience reading interpreting and applying state and federal laws regulations policies procedures and/or guidance in

grants management.

Experience in skillfully communicating with grantors (federal agencies) grantees (counties & local govt. entities nonprofits state

agencies & other organizations) and other internal & external stakeholders regarding grant programs.

Professional knowledge in writing reviewing and/or editing of contracts programs and/ or scopes of work.

Professional knowledge & demonstrated skills administering managing auditing or monitoring complex programs and

projects.

Professional knowledge & demonstrated skills independently managing a variety of business functions with dynamic funding

sources and / or a variety of activities programs and/or services.

Experience in conducting financial management responsibilities in an organization funded by a variety of dynamic and multi-

dimensional funding sources (e.g. multiple contracts grants and receipts).

Experience in maintaining effective working relationships with employees coworkers state and federal officials.

Advanced skills working with Salesforce and/or similar grants management platforms.

Experienced in effectively leading and directly supervising a team of five other Grants Managers performing grants management functions for a diverse portfolio of federal and state grants across the state.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Transcripts

Attaching transcripts is optional; however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and

transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration public administration or a related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Ashley Simone Minnick

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