Grants Specialist - Limited Service

Overview

This position assists in the management of two federal capital grant programs for the Department through which approximately 30-40 public libraries receive awards to improve their library buildings. This position reports to the Department's Principal Assistant and works collaboratively with the Department's Contracts and Grants Administration Manager.

The position is expected to remain in effect through December 2028. Requests to telework will be considered, with 3 days on site at our Barre office required. Applicants must include a cover letter with their application materials.

• Communicates clearly and promptly with subrecipients via telephone, email, and Teams Meetings to address questions and provide information about the Department's reimbursement processes and procedures. • Maintains program files (including Microsoft Excel files, Word documents, emails, and PDFs) in SharePoint in accordance with the Department's established filing structure. • Schedules grant monitoring meetings with subrecipients in Microsoft Outlook and Teams. • Participates in and takes minutes of grant monitoring meetings with subrecipients. • Participates in and takes minutes of weekly Departmental capital grants meetings. • Reports on work to the Principal Assistant. • Receives subrecipient requests for reimbursement. • May verify receipts and other proof of payment from subrecipients and review the allowability of costs. • Codes invoices for payment processing and routes for approval in DocuSign. • Submits invoices to Agency financial staff for payment processing. • Logs and tracks the status of each reimbursement request throughout the payment cycle. • Monitors financial reports and addresses necessary corrections promptly. • Works with the Principal Assistant to prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual federal basis. • May work with the Contracts and Grants Administration Manager to prepare narrative reports on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual federal basis.

Who May Apply

This position, Grants Specialist - Limited Service (Job Requisition #56027) , is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Janette.Shaffer@vermont.gov Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. On-site compliance reviews, hearings, meetings and committee obligations requires travel for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated. A need to confront grantees with contract and grant requirements may arise frequently. Some pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years or more of experience in the development, evaluation, administration, or fiscal monitoring of grants or contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Graduate work in public administration or accounting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

Low cost group life insurance

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.