Grants Administrator

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

2d•$3,907 - $5,401•Hybrid

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. This position is within the Division of Water, Water Infrastructure Branch, specifically in the Infrastructure Oversight Section in Franklin County. The role supports critical functions in the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan program, interacting with various stakeholders in the water industry to facilitate sustainable water infrastructure planning and construction. The position serves as a liaison, coordinating personnel and ensuring compliance with SRF program requirements, including contract procurement, wage requirements, materials compliance, and acquisition. It also involves supporting construction and overall project management, working closely with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority on managerial and technical aspects of projects that protect human health and the environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Four years of research or administrative experience.
Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate technical and non-technical subjects to a wide audience.
Experience with Federal grant programs, or other infrastructure funding programs funded by public funds.
Experience with general construction, including any related project management.
Use of Microsoft software and general use Geographic Information System tools.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Research, administrative, or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

Educating participants, stakeholders, and support marketing to prospective participants to communicate the requirements of the SRF program through training and outreach.
Coordinate with KIA to assist borrowers in application to the SRF and to ensure that program requirements are met. These include procurement, Davis Bacon wage rates, American Iron and Steel (AIS), Build America, Buy American (BABA).
Assist borrowers with project documentation required under the loan program which is subject to audit by the USEPA.
Serve as the Division of Water project manager, ensuring projects are progressing to completion and implementation, which is important to efficient use of loan funds.
Participate in on-site project meetings to observe construction progress, and coordinate with the engineering section to ensure technical aspects of construction are completed appropriately.
Ensure projects are consistent with long term community planning and environmental sensitivity, supporting functions in the municipal planning section of the branch.