Contract and Grants Specialist I

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Conservation has an opportunity for a Contracts & Grants Specialist I to develop, create, and monitor grants and contracts out activities. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized person to perform professional and technical work involving the procurement of goods and services, agreement drafting, and administration of agreements. Join a high performing team of dedicated staff. This position has the responsibility for writing grants, contracts, MOAs, MOUs, RFPs, RFIs, and RFAs. The position will work directly with technical project managers and plays a key role in helping to provide financial assistance to municipalities, businesses, and people throughout Vermont. This work requires a high degree of responsibility for working with internal staff and external customers. Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities and keep track of grants and agreements throughout their terms. We provide a very supportive working environment with a strong team ethic.

The Department of Environmental Conservation currently operates in a hybrid working environment, supporting remote work as well as Core Days in which all staff are in the office. Permission to participate in telework is applied for on an individual basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, financial auditing, grants administration, or another closely related field.
• Three (3) years or more of combined education and experience in accounting, business management, financial auditing, grants administration, or another relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with continuous improvement processes
• use of Excel
• familiarity with any grant management system

Responsibilities

• writing grants
• writing contracts
• writing MOAs
• writing MOUs
• writing RFPs
• writing RFIs
• writing RFAs
• procurement of goods and services
• agreement drafting
• administration of agreements

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level