GRANTS COORDINATOR

Position Number: 22181599 
County: Pulaski 
Posting End Date: 04/30/2025 
Anticipated Starting Salary: 40340 
 
 

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.

If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.

ADEM is committed to responding quickly to the needs of the citizens of Arkansas during times of disaster, whether it be natural or man-made. ALL ADEM staff, regardless of position title, serve a role in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to aide in response efforts.

Job Description:

The working title for this position is Mitigation Officer within the Mitigation Branch and is responsible for administering federal mitigation grants, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). Administration of the grants includes reviewing and auditing documentation, submitting performance reports, and performing grant reconciliation and closeout. This position serves as a Mitigation subject matter expert for local jurisdictions, agency staff, and FEMA and assists in risk reduction by engaging with communities to develop long-term strategies securing grant funding to carry out Mitigation projects.

Meets with local and state officials to conduct project scoping activities, pre-award applicant briefings, post-award administrative meetings, monitoring visits, and project site visits. Leads public meetings, workshops and trainings and participates in damage assessments. Assists in the update of administrative plans, including the Arkansas Hazard Mitigation Plan. Advises the Mitigation Branch Manager/State Hazard Mitigation Officer on Mitigation matters and provides program recommendations as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. This position will staff the State Emergency Operations Center during disasters and is subject to frequent in state and out of state travel, and possible extended periods away from home, for Mitigation and Disaster Recovery operations.

Preferred Qualifications/Mandatory Qualifications:

Preferred: Emergency Management experience, experience in program/grant management, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office products. Experience in conducting meetings and presentations. Must demonstrate professional attitude and leadership qualities, possess excellent customer service skills, and work well in a team environment.

Justification:

This position serves as a Mitigation subject matter expert for local jurisdictions, agency staff, and FEMA.  It is critical in ensuring that the agency participates and remains in compliance with FEMA mitigation grant programs and federal regulations. This position is vital to ensure requirements are met in order to receive the multi-million dollar federal and state Mitigation grants. Local jurisdictions rely on this position for financial and programmatic assistance on federal Mitigation grants that are essential to provide the necessary funding for Mitigation efforts like community tornado safe rooms and flood control projects throughout the State. This position is an essential emergency management position that must be available to report to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) 24/7/365. ADEM is responsible for staffing the SEOC during disaster operations and it is critical that qualified personnel are available when called upon to respond to a federal or state declared disaster or emergency and position is necessary for the agency to respond adequately. This position is funded entirely with federal Mitigation funds.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.