Grants Administrator

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the Commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.

By joining the Office of Energy Policy as a Grants Administrator in Frankfort, you will have the opportunity to learn about Kentucky's energy landscape working with a small office administering several federal grants. An individual in this position will be dealing with various offices of the U.S. Department of Energy as well as many state and local organizations and non-profit entities around the state nation.

Holders of the Grants Administrator position will complete tasks such as:
Coordinates, prepares and submits federal grant applications and application revisions. Completes and submits required federal reporting through federal databases.
Monitors and tracks federal expenditures and sub-recipient expenditures to ensure compliance with policy procedures and federal expenditure requirements. Analyzes expenditures and revenues to verify accuracy, reliability and compliance with approved budgets.
Reviews travel requests and claims for the agency to ensure compliance with state and federal travel regulations and agency policies.
Monitors compliance at grant partner locations for onsite compliance monitoring and site visits. Creates report of findings. Attends meetings, conferences and events related to federal grant activities and energy programs.
Additional position information:
Majority of time is sitting at a desk.
Occasional travel to grant partner locations, job-related conferences and events.
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact on the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Four years of research or administrative experience.
• Research, administrative, or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a professional manner.
• Self-motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Works well individually and with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with federal grants is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares and submits federal grant applications and application revisions.
• Completes and submits required federal reporting through federal databases.
• Monitors and tracks federal expenditures and sub-recipient expenditures to ensure compliance with policy procedures and federal expenditure requirements.
• Analyzes expenditures and revenues to verify accuracy, reliability and compliance with approved budgets.
• Reviews travel requests and claims for the agency to ensure compliance with state and federal travel regulations and agency policies.
• Monitors compliance at grant partner locations for onsite compliance monitoring and site visits.
• Creates report of findings.
• Attends meetings, conferences and events related to federal grant activities and energy programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees