STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- GRANTS SPECIALIST - 21000476

State of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

12d • $45,000

About The Position

The Grants Specialist will be responsible for the management and coordination of an agency-wide grants portfolio including federal and state grants. The position will play a substantial role in the pre-award process, primarily in drafting grant applications, and providing planning, technical and administrative support. The position will also ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are submitted in a timely manner and that post-award compliance is maintained, including close-out.

Requirements

• Has knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree. Experience of 2-3 years or more may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 3+ years’ grants experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities and ability to self-prioritize in a highly dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and flexible with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Ability to work independently to submit reports on funding agencies grant management systems/websites.

Responsibilities

• Manages timely and accurate submission of all agency grant applications, amendments/modifications, compliance approvals and certifications, as well as monitoring of progress toward achieving milestones and submission of progress reports and close out documents.
• Acts as primary liaison between sub-recipients, collaborators, and funding agencies for providing grant administration guidance and decisions on issues as needed based on extensive knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state and internal regulations.
• Track reporting deadlines and assist programs with the administration and financial management of grants
• Develops policies and procedures necessary for grants administration.
• Coordinates with Fiscal Director in ensuring financial reports align with programmatic reports; review and approve time sheets and programmatic and performance reporting.
• Review grant agreements and contracts within assigned program areas and work with relevant departments to support negotiation and final signature.
• Coordinate sub-grant compliance, provide support in the assessment and monitoring of sub grantees
• Support grant audits.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options
• Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
• 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
• 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• One personal holiday per year
• Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems

What This Job Offers

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