NR Contracts and Grants Administrator
About The Position
The Lower Elwha Natural Resources Grants Administrator assists Natural Resources Managers with administering grants awarded to the Natural Resources Department. The work includes timely grantor reporting, procurement assistance, financial compliance, contracting, meeting grant award requirements, and supporting internal grant and contract review and approval processes. The position is based at the Elwha Natural Resources Building, reports to the Natural Resources Director, is full-time with benefits, and has a work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Salary is $30–$38 per hour, depending on qualifications. Some field work assistance may be assigned. Hiring is subject to Indian Preference under P.L. 93-638.
Requirements
- Highly organized and able to help coordinate numerous grants.
- Ability to assist Natural Resources staff in preparing grant proposals.
- Experience managing detailed budgets using Microsoft Excel and writing reports using Microsoft Word.
- Ability to comply with Tribal policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly with Natural Resources, Accounting, and Legal staff.
- Knowledge of grant and contract administration.
- Interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate well with the public, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, practices, and standards.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data.
- Knowledge of tribal and federal regulations.
- Skill in problem analysis and resolution.
- Ability to monitor and maintain multiple budgets.
- Must comply with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Drug Free Workplace.
- Must be a team player and able to follow directions and guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using PowerPoint, Photoshop, Acrobat, and GIS is highly desirable.
- Associate degree in Grant Administration, Natural Resources, or a related field.
- Two years of documented experience in grant administration and grant writing.
- Washington State driver's license and insurability under company policy.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the LEKT internal review and approval process for grant proposals, Tribal Resolutions, and draft contracts prepared by Natural Resources Program Managers.
- Coordinate accounting procurement, including grant billing, credit card reconciliation, purchase orders, mileage logs and fuel billings, and check requests.
- Coordinate internal and external reviews of contractor and consultant contracts associated with Natural Resources projects.
- Assist Natural Resources Managers with grant writing and other funding acquisition actions for Natural Resources programs.
- Assist Natural Resources Managers with preparing reports required by grantors.
- Work with Accounting to ensure invoices are completed in a timely manner.
- Provide financial statements as needed for various grants to Natural Resources Program Managers.
- Attend Natural Resources grant and project planning meetings and assist managers with grant reporting requirements.
- Maintain good communication with tribal Natural Resources Program Managers, Accounting staff, and legal staff.
- Perform other closely related duties and provide field work assistance as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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