Grants Administrator - Limited Service

About the role

Do you want an opportunity to work among a dedicated group of colleagues and partners committed to our forest's health and outdoor recreation? The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is hiring a Grants Administrator. This position will be responsible for administering all outgoing grants for the department. The incumbent will contribute as an important member of our small Grants Team within our Business Office team. The ideal candidate brings proven grant and/or project management experience, intimate familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, a positive professional approach, initiative, the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, and shares an interest in the department's mission.

Responsibilities

• Administer all outgoing grant awards and amendments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure grant compliance in accordance with internal, State-wide and Federal policies.
• Approve and process subrecipient invoices.
• Manage grant information (grantee details, start and end dates, funding sources, budget, scope of work) in various software programs including VISION and Microsoft Office applications.
• Prepare grant financial reports by pulling and compiling large data sets.
• Be or become an expert on grant policies such as Bulletin 5.
• Understand, communicate, and help minimize the level of risk to the State in awarding a grant to an organization.
• Support the Finance Manager in essential job functions.
• Maintain complete and organized files.
• Actively participate with the Grant and Business Office teams on process improvements and problem solving.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners.
• Other duties as assigned by the position supervisor or Commissioner.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more at or above a technical level in the development, evaluation, administration, or fiscal monitoring of grants. OR Master's degree in public administration or accounting AND one (1) year or more at or above a technical level in the development, evaluation, administration, or fiscal monitoring of grants. OR Associate's degree (or two years of full-time college coursework) AND five (5) years or more at or above a technical level in the development, evaluation, administration, or fiscal monitoring of grants. OR High School diploma AND seven (7) years or more at or above a technical level in the development, evaluation, administration, or fiscal monitoring of grants.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Schedule

This position will be expected to report to the Montpelier office at least 3 days each week with the option of 2 days remote. Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Duties may entail some work outside of normal office hours and some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.