Federal Aid Administrator II-Public Health Grant Compliance
The DHHS division of Public Health is seeking a Federal Aid Administrator II to oversee how federal funds are distributed to local government entities, ensuring everything runs smoothly and follows the necessary laws and compliance. This role includes keeping track of grant records and handling any related tasks that come up to best serve DHHS teammates, contractors and subrecipients with the goal of helping Nebraskans live better lives.
Responsibilities
Performing desk review and on-site monitoring of DHHS subrecipients.
Providing consultation and technical assistance to DHHS staff, contractors, and subrecipients on all aspects of grants and cooperative agreements management, including a specific focus on interpretation and provision of guidance on federal Secondary Functions For The Grant Portfolio Assigned.
Preparing and reporting on the status of grant activity, including sub award and contract activity, such as reviewing (for compliance with agreement terms and accounting principles) and tracking payments to subrecipients and vendors.
Attending grant review and update meetings and participating in conference calls and meetings with funders.
Aiding with APA (Auditor of Public Accounts), Federal agency partners, and internal audits, including researching, drafting, and compiling audit responses as well as drafting/proposing and monitoring CAPs (Corrective Action Plans) and other compliance activities.
Completing special reports for division management regarding program compliance, risk assessment, and corrective action recommendations.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements.
Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of grants management and/or administration experience, Bachelor's degree in allied field (public administration, public finance, accounting, economics, law, etc.), Training or continuing education credits in grants management.