GRANTS COORDINATOR
North Little Rock, AR, US, 72199
Position Number: 22180742
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 5/3/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: 40340
[[Recovery & Mitigation ]]
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.
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 or title, serve a role in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to aide in response efforts.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers multi-million dollar state funded mitigation grant annually. Assists in the administration of federal mitigation grants including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant. Ensures that state and federal mitigation grant programs comply with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. Assists communities with identifying their risks, developing long-term strategies and securing grant funding to carryout mitigation projects that will minimize the impact of disasters. Meets with local and state officials to conduct pre-awarded applicant briefings, post-award administrative meetings, monitoring visits and project site visits. Reviews and audits grant documentation for sub recipients, collects performance reports, and performs grant reconciliation and closeout. Advises the State Hazard Mitigation Officer on mitigation matters and provides program recommendations as needed. Assists in the update of administrative plans, grant program reports, and financial records. Must possess working knowledge of all FEMA policies as related to federal mitigation grant programs. Effectively communicates verbally and written with all mitigation grant applicants, state and local government officials, and other stakeholders. Conducts public meetings, gives presentations, workshops and trainings on various mitigation topics. Staffs the State Emergency Operations Center during disaster operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicant will provide excellent customer service and ability to work in a team environment. Strong computer and accounting skills to include Microsoft products. Experience in program and/or grant management. Ability to understand and correctly interpret written guidance and policy documents. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with experience in public speaking/presentations. Emergency Management experience.
Position Information
Class Code: G147C
Grade: GS07
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00
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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.
All ADEM positions could include travel in and out of state and are subject to 24 hour on-call duty in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applications will be pre-screened for completion and also for the availability to travel. You may attach a resume, however, all the information requested in the Employment History section of the state application must be completed. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.
Make sure to include any military service you may have. Applicants claiming Veterans Preference Points (Active Duty Veteran, Widow of Veteran, and Widow of Disabled Veteran) must attach proof of status to application in order to receive Veterans Preference Points.
The Department of Public Safety has implemented a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free workplace policy pursuant to A.C.A. § 11-14-101, et seq. All ADEM positions are designated as safety sensitive in which a person performing the duties of their positions while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other controlled substances may constitute a threat to health, safety, or handling of confidential information. As allowed by law, all prospective employees who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to submit to a drug test. Refusal to take the drug test or results that indicate a presence of illegal drugs or prescription drugs for which the individual has no prescription will be the basis for precluding the individual from employment. Additionally, employees are subject to random drug and alcohol tests as a condition of continued employment.
This position has a mandatory 6-month probationary period. This position also requires mandatory 5.50% contribution to the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System.
Benefits package may include health and life insurance, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Credit Union availability, retirement, career bonuses and deferred compensation plans.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock