Grants Management Specialist 2
Position Details
The West Virginia Department of Tourism/State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is accepting applications for a Grants Management Specialist II. Under the direct supervision of the Grants Supervisor and in cooperation with Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and other program staff, the Grants Management Specialist II will assure the compliance of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and subgrant recipients with all federal and state regulations as mandated. This position includes performing the financial processes of the State Historic Preservation Office, including, but not limited to: budgeting, drawdowns, and payments associated with grants, purchase orders, contracts, and travel reimbursements.
This position administers the state development program, including, but not limited to, activities associated with the solicitation, review, approval, contracting and reimbursement of individual grant awards. Works with program staff or contractors assigned to monitor grant activities. Administers any additional contracts or grant programs, including, but not limited to, preparation of requests for proposals, application development, and management of any awarded funding or contracts. Completes and submits the section’s annual grant application and end-of-year report to the National Park Service in coordination with other program staff.
Provides technical assistance through telephone, email, presentations, and site visits.
Must be able to travel.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices and terminology
- Knowledge of state and federal grant procedures and reports
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of budgeting and accounting as applied to public administration
- Knowledge of procedures for initiation, development, accomplishment and evaluation of public programs or services
- Knowledge of business procedures
- Knowledge of statistical survey methodology
- Skill in oral and written communications
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations
- Ability to maintain a favorable working relationship with a wide variety of professional and voluntary groups
- Ability to learn and retain information pertaining to grant guidelines, procedures, preparation, submittals, record-keeping and reporting
- Ability to establish good public relations and solve problems for negotiating contracts and agreements
- Ability to review grant applications and financial records
- Ability to prepare written reports pertaining to financial status and progress in a clear, concise form
- Ability to take ownership of projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Ability to travel occasionally for conferences and seminars
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Experience and/or interest in learning new data tools and software
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and the Google suite of products
- Proficiency in/or interest in learning wvOASIS
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management or accounting or related areas.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in grants management or public funds administration.
Substitution: Master’s degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, accounting, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, maybe substituted for one year of the required experience.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and works full-time, regular business hours. It has competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel required. Cover letters may be addressed to the Chief Financial Officer, Krysten Wolfe. Please email all resumes to perri.k.bone@wv.gov.
The successful candidate will have experience in accounting with a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. Grant experience is not required but highly preferred.