Job Specification Details

Consultative, administrative, and technical work at a professional level involving the development, management, monitoring and closeout of major federal and state grant programs for various state agencies/departments. Positions in this class are responsible for training and technical assistance to municipal and regional officials, program administrators, state managers and other professional staff. Duties may focus on some or all of the following: Grants management, on-site compliance monitoring, financial audits management, environmental review, and programs clearance. Work is performed under the general supervision of financial executive(s) in various state agencies/departments.

Schedules, attends, and evaluates grantee compliance against appropriate standards. Provides written reports of grantee compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Prepares monitoring letters, provides followup resolution and recommends clearance to the Director. Conducts review of final program reports, interim and final audits, and other closeout data for all applicable grant programs. Prepares determination letters and recommends solutions where appropriate. Provides compliance management and technical assistance to all grantees in the conduct of all program activities. Assists municipalities, grant administrators, independent contractors, and Department staff to understand and comply with federal and state requirements. Develops written materials, conducts training workshops, on-site technical assistance, and consultation. Participates in the compliance review of grant applications. Performs related duties as required.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting and in a variety of field situations including large group meetings. Some private means of transportation should be available since occasional travel outside of the worksite will be required. Meetings with various advisory committees, public interest groups, municipal officials and program staff as well as basic position functions may entail significant evening hours. Urgent deadlines can be anticipated.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and programs management, including accounting and program evaluation.

Knowledge of the organizational structure and management techniques of local government.

Working knowledge of grant administration and compliance monitoring.

Awareness of computer applications to programs management and grant administration.

Ability to prepare, present, and interpret financial data.

Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules, and regulations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Bachelor's degree with coursework in financial management, grants administration or program evaluation AND three (3) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.

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Master's degree or higher in business or public administration AND two (2) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.

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Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree with coursework in financial management, grants administration or program evaluation AND five (5) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.

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High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.

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