Grant Specialist I (STT)
The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority
About The Position
The Grant Specialist I is responsible for managing and monitoring the federally funded disaster recovery grant programs of the Authority. The incumbent performs a variety of duties, including monitoring a wide range of vendors to ensure ongoing compliance, managing federal grants, implementing and closing out of the federal grants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- A working knowledge of local and federal regulations governing federally funding grant programs
- Previous grant administration experience
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Computer literate including advanced usage of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities
Responsibilities
- Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating grant program activity to ensure compliance with grant program requirements, local and federal procurement standards, generally accepted accounting principles, as well as program standards and procedures.
- Reviewing contracts related to disaster recovery and ensuring the projects are completed according to the approved Scope of Work.
- Ensuring that vendors adhere to federal compliance policies, reimbursement policies, and contract compliance.
- Reviewing grant related financial transactions prior to entry in the accounting system.
- Conducting data analysis of invoices, creating reports, and spreadsheets on project activities in order to track each project's progress and make recommendations for changes to management.
- Responding accurately, courteously and timely to phone and written correspondence with appropriate follow up as necessary.
- Monitoring and reporting pertinent issues and information to management for awareness, knowledge, and actions.
- Accurately preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports for audit purposes.
- Monitoring and reviewing grant revenue and expenditure activity.
- Providing guidance, oversight, and general assistance to program managers and other staff relating to the federal grant process.
- Performing other related duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
