Durational Project Manager
Grants & Contracts Specialist
Recruitment #220923-0415VR-001
| Location |
Middletown, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 10/4/2022 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $85,957-$110,549/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 10/18/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you solution-driven and able to manage multiple competing priorities?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Grants and Contracts Specialist to join our team durationally located in Middletown, CT.
About Us:
DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.
Position Highlights:
The Grants and Contracts Specialist will administer American Rescue Plan Awards (ARPA). This opportunity is durational and has an end date of December 31, 2024.
DESPP was awarded approximately $17 million through the American Rescue Plan funding to be deployed across multiple divisions and local municipalities, supporting a variety of DESPP initiatives that touch the core values of protecting the public.
The Grants and Contracts Specialist will be responsible for the programmatic administering, deploying, operationalizing and reconciling of grants to ensure all regulations, guidelines and compliance standards are satisfied. In this position, you will work within a fast-paced environment that requires independent work as well as collaboration with a team, when needed, to navigate and prioritize complex work tasks.
The ideal candidate will have familiarity with the American Rescue Plan and will be required to read, review or prepare project scopes of work, subrecipient awards, contracts, reports, communication materials, data and analysis documentation to support the successful deployment of the Grants program.
This position is 40 hours per week on first shift, working Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position is located at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT.
What we can offer you:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:
- Excellent health and dental coverage;
- A generous retirement plan;
- Paid time off;
- A healthy work - life balance!
Learn more about how you can make an impact with DESPP
Selection Plan
Application Process:
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
Please ensure your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Throughout the Recruitment Process:
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Selection Process:
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
State Employees
- Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
- Cover letter
- Completed CT-HR-13
Non-State Employees
- Two (2) professional letters of reference from a current and/or previous supervisor
- Completed CT-HR-13
Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.
Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.
Contact Information:
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency makes or conducts a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Review and process sub recipient award applications;
- Review and approve reimbursement requests;
- Coordinate grant meetings with programmatic individuals;
- Create and track excel workbooks for grant awards;
- Submit progress reports;
- Provide logistics and administrative support to program activities, and other sub-grantees (e.g. prepare materials, develop application packages and book venues for training and workshops);
- Evaluate programmatic management plans and procedures to ensure that it adheres to the internal guidelines, risk controls and specifications of said grant.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of grant preparation and administration; considerable knowledge of program evaluation and monitoring functions; knowledge of research methods and techniques; some knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience in planning, implementation and/or management of grant programs on a community, state or federal level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will possess:
- Experience reviewing grant applications, preparing sub recipient grant awards, writing contracts and reviewing applications;
- Experience implementing state, municipal or federal government contracts or agreements;
- Experience working in Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Fire, Scientific Services and/or municipalities;
- Experience reviewing and cataloging business documentation, for example finance policies, business incumbencies, business bylaws, etc.;
- Experience administering American Rescue Plan Act;
- Experience completing grant administration to include planning, developing risk controls, developing applications, monitoring, budget preparation and reconciling;
- Experience reading and interpreting federal and state statutes and legislation;
- Experience utilizing financial information software systems and the different modules within;
- Experience with Microsoft Excel creating complex spreadsheets using formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP;
- Experience working independently and as a team.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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