GRANTS & PROJECTS ANALYST TRAINEE - UNDERFILL

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Grants and Projects Analyst – Monitoring Lead in Preparedness Grants is responsible for the management, oversight, and compliance monitoring of grant programs within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This position serves as a subject matter expert in grant monitoring, subrecipient oversight, and compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements. This position leads monitoring activities by conducting risk assessments of subgrantees, performing annual desk monitoring reviews, and coordinating on-site monitoring visits as appropriate. The incumbent tracks and documents monitoring activities, findings, and corrective actions; identifies compliance or performance issues; and recommends corrective actions, special conditions, or technical assistance.

Grants & Projects Analysts develop and implement and/or assess, monitor, control and review grant-in-aid projects/programs administered by State agencies and provide assistance to recipients in evaluating program effectiveness.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and two years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: w riting grant applications; determining gr ant/subgrant program eligibility; researching, writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the areas as described above; OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required financial and statistical data.

Develop and/or evaluate applications for subgrants submitted by organizations for program participation, determine eligibility and recommend approval.

Review, monitor and ensure recipient and subgrantee compliance to federal, State and local laws and regulations; provide guidance for the uniform administration and use of federal or State funding for federal, State and/or State-sponsored programs.

Research, write, recommend and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines to maximize and enhance services provided.

Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients regarding program operations including grants management, program planning and interpretation and analysis of regulations, policies and procedures.

Provide orientation and grants management training to subgrantee staff to ensure the ability to manage programs according to standards.

Conduct and/or assist in conducting workshops to provide guidance to subgrantees and program applicants regarding grant requirements, policies and procedures.

Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activities and funding sources.

Inspect subgrantees operations to ensure adherence to program objectives; document and report all discrepancies and make suggestions regarding proposed improvements.

Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities.

Review audits or financial records, reports and statements to determine compliance with grant requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under direction, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept and are responsible for managing the more complex grants and projects functions. Complex grants and projects duties require interpreting numerous regulations and requirements, determining eligibility, providing justification for approving or denying applications, determining compliance, preparing reports and analyses, planning and conducting training, coordinating program activities with several public jurisdictions and overseeing the maintenance of extensive informational and/or financial records. This is the advanced journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: technical and legal terminology related to grants; management of grants and payment management systems; accounting and financial recordkeeping practices and terminology; grant and payment management systems; principles and processes of program planning and evaluation; analyzing and interpreting reports, records and information; compliance monitoring.

General knowledge of: department funding sources and fiscal policies and procedures; federal and State grant writing and funding disbursement requirements; proper documentation and accountability.

Ability to: read, write, interpret, explain and apply legal and technical documents; explain agency grant programs, actions, policies and procedures; instruct grant recipients in understanding reporting requirements; compile, review and analyze data; write program plans, reports and grant applications using correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation; compute and prepare financial and budget reports.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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