Contract/Grant Manager - Limited Period

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety is hiring a Contract/Grant Manager to support distribution of Rural Healthcare Transformation Project (RHCTP) grant funds for Maine EMS Community Paramedicine programs. This managerial professional-services position coordinates contract and grant support, compliance, and federal coordination. The manager administers contracts and grants, ensures accounts comply with federal grant-management standards and state and federal requirements, develops and implements internal division policies and procedures, and performs staff-management functions. Work is performed under administrative direction.

Requirements

Eight-year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible experience in procurement support and contract/grant compliance.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of budgetary techniques, methods, and practices.
Knowledge of financial administration and contract/grant management.
Knowledge of administration and implementation of statewide and program policies and initiatives supporting agency goals and objectives established by executive management.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of policy development and practices for clear and actionable financial management.
Knowledge of data processing and information services, and training methods and techniques.
Ability to manage programs involving contracting a wide variety of services.
Ability to analyze issues, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions.
Ability to develop and present policy initiatives and implement changes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to conduct special studies and assignments and prepare correspondence and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively and write clearly.
Ability to use applicable computer programs.
Ability to direct, oversee, and supervise assigned employees.

Responsibilities

Administer agency contracts and grants and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with agency objectives and federal and state grant guidelines.
Consult with federal, state, county, and local agencies to provide technical assistance on contract and grant processes.
Work with program coordinators and federal contract/grant specialists to develop program guidelines and proposals and monitor compliance with federal requirements.
Research, prepare, provide, and track budget information, revenue forecasts, and initiatives for the agency biennial budget.
Audit and monitor sub-recipient activities as necessary and review internal controls to ensure appropriate use of federal awards, achievement of performance goals, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Develop, recommend, and monitor fiscal plans and funding guidelines to allocate money in line with program goals, objectives, and priorities.
Review and analyze laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and recommend revisions or repeal to improve unit operations, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Monitor revenue from all sources, advise superiors, and make recommendations on contemplated expenditures.
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures for agency and sub-recipient activities.
Implement, administer, and comply with human-resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices, including equal opportunity, recruitment, employment, classification, performance appraisals, staff development, training, discipline, contract administration, information-system security, and employee safety.
Direct, oversee, and supervise assigned employees.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–100%, depending on salary; participation in the health insurance premium credit program can reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.