Grants Administrator

State of North Carolina

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina. This position serves as the NCFS Grants Finance Branch Head and supervises two employees. Provides overall leadership, direction, development, implementation, training, and guidance for grants financial management within NCFS, totaling more than $10 million annually. Works directly with grant program managers and assistants, NCFS leadership, agency administrators, and granting agencies to monitor and evaluate grant budgets and spending to ensure compliance with Federal/state regulations, agency policies, and the respective grantor's requirements. Coordinates, prepares, and submits grant applications, reimbursement requests, and reporting requirements within established timeframes. Develops grants finance procedures and makes policy recommendations. Ensures that grant financial records and documents are properly managed and maintained. Performs other duties as assigned. Duty Station: 512 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

Requirements

• Knowledge in administering, managing, auditing, or monitoring complex governmental (Federal, State and Local) grant programs to include grant writing and execution.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, County or local government laws, rules or codes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience working with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to train, supervise and plan the work of others.
• Ability to develop written documents and format reports to comply with applicable guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership, direction, development, implementation, training, and guidance for grants financial management within NCFS, totaling more than $10 million annually.
• Works directly with grant program managers and assistants, NCFS leadership, agency administrators, and granting agencies to monitor and evaluate grant budgets and spending to ensure compliance with Federal/state regulations, agency policies, and the respective grantor's requirements.
• Coordinates, prepares, and submits grant applications, reimbursement requests, and reporting requirements within established timeframes.
• Develops grants finance procedures and makes policy recommendations.
• Ensures that grant financial records and documents are properly managed and maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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