Grants & Projects Analyst 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Division of Administrative Services Fiscal Section is seeking to fill a vacant Grants & Projects Analyst 1 position located in Sparks. Position will be responsible for grant management grant application support managing sub-grants and budget/fiscal management of assigned budget accounts. Position will also provide fiscal team support and back-up as needed.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration accounting finance or related field and one year of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: writing grant applications; determining gr ant/subgrant program eligibility; researching writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas as described above; OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required financial and statistical data.

Develop and/or evaluate applications for subgrants submitted by organizations for program participation determine eligibility and recommend approval.

Review monitor and ensure recipient and subgrantee compliance to federal State and local laws and regulations; provide guidance for the uniform administration and use of federal or State funding for federal State and/or State-sponsored programs.

Research write recommend and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines to maximize and enhance services provided.

Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients regarding program operations including grants management program planning and interpretation and analysis of regulations policies and procedures.

Provide orientation and grants management training to subgrantee staff to ensure the ability to manage programs according to standards.

Conduct and/or assist in conducting workshops to provide guidance to subgrantees and program applicants regarding grant requirements policies and procedures.

Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activities and funding sources.

Inspect subgrantees operations to ensure adherence to program objectives; document and report all discrepancies and make suggestions regarding proposed improvements.

Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities.

Review audits or financial records reports and statements to determine compliance with grant requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents assess monitor control and review grant projects/programs and provide technical assistance to subgrantees. This is the journey level in the series.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: theories principles and concepts related to fiscal management and business administration; accounting and financial recordkeeping practices.

General knowledge of: accounting coding used to distribute funds; cost/benefit analysis techniques; federal and State regulations pertaining to grants; grant terms; management of grants and payment management systems; principles and processes of program evaluation and planning.

Ability to: interpret technical information related to accounting finance auditing fiscal management and business administration; effectively utilize business software including word processing and spreadsheets; prepare grammatically correct written materials including program plans reports and grant applications; complete required forms and documents related to program requirements; prepare and verify financial and budget reports; explain programs policies and procedures of the agency; compose concise and clear business correspondence.

Recruiter Contact Information:Sonja Grass -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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