Summary
ARC seeks a highly organized and collaborative team player to join our Business and Workforce Investment team as a Grants Management Specialist to coordinate the full lifecycle (reviews applications, monitors progress, issues amendments, and closes grants) of federal grants management including pre- and post- award activities.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open until authorized. This position requires a Public Trust Background Investigation.
Duties
The incumbent applies knowledge of federal regulations and interprets and applies Commission policies and procedures related to management of ARC grants implemented under the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA) of 1965. This position works closely with program team members and reports to the Division Director.
Responsibilities
- Adept knowledge of and ability to apply laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, processes, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards including financial methods, procedures, and practices to assess the financial stability of recipient of Federal grants or cooperative agreements.
- Strong attention to detail, effective customer service communications, and ability to use a variety of software such as grants management applications, Excel, and Word.
- 1 year of solid grants management experience.
- Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment bringing an energetic and innovative approach to the work.
Conditions of Employment
- Prior to hire, the selectee must successfully complete and maintain a background check/investigation.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to travel (up to 25%) and a valid driver's license required.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree required.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Describe your relevant experience in clear and specific terms. A review of your resume, supporting document such as cover letter, and responses to questions will be used to determine if you meet the qualification requirements for the position. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Resume, cover letter, and responses to questions listed in the online application form.
Other supporting documentation, if applicable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Next steps
Once your information is received, you will be sent an automated email reply to let you know we have received your submission. Your resume will be reviewed by the recruiter and/or the hiring manager with the vacancy. You will only hear from Human Resources or the hiring manager if we have questions or are interested in a phone screen or in-person interview. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive; it is not possible to respond individually to all applicants.
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