EP Coord I - PA Spec - 2 Posn - EMD

About the role

Supports disaster recovery in South Carolina as a member of the Public Assistance (PA) program team. Serves as a liaison among local, state, and federal program agencies in implementing the PA program, assisting applicants with post-disaster recovery grants management functions including project documentation, question/issue resolution, quarterly reports, and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provides detailed reports of individual activities and progress.
• Analyzes, interprets, and applies policy appropriate to circumstances.
• Monitors accuracy and status of subrecipient documentation to ensure compliance with federal program regulations and timelines.
• Researches and interprets federal, state, and local law, regulation, and policies.
• Provides recommendations to PA program leadership on issues requiring action or attention.
• Works independently and prioritizes assigned work.
• Communicates effectively and consistently with program stakeholders.
• Exercises excellent judgment and decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience should include grants management functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• S.C. Certified Emergency Manager (or other state equivalent) certification is preferred or will seek to complete within three years.

Additional Comments

• Ability to navigate online systems and processes including databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to perform a variety of functions while maintaining effective organization of duties.
• Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s), or specialized training on the application must provide an official copy of transcripts as verification of credentials.
• Expectation of travel is approximately 30 percent of work hours including overnight, primarily in-state travel for work from locations outside Columbia.