GRANTS COORDINATOR

Position Number: [[22088819]] 
County: [[Pulaski]] 
Posting End Date: [[04/28/2023]] 
Anticipated Starting Salary: [[$40,340]] 
[[Recovery & Mitigation / Disaster Recovery Branch]] 

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.

Applicant must be available for disaster duty at any time.  Twelve-hour work schedules are possible and all ADEM positions are subject to 24-hour on-call duty in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Roles and Responsibilities:   The working title of this position is Individual Assistance Officer within the ADEM Recovery Branch.  This position is responsible for administering and monitoring the State and Federal Individual Assistance (IA) Grant programs and ensuring that the state and federal IA grant programs are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies, and administrative requirements.  This position works closely with disaster survivors to identify recovery needs and shortfalls  This position must have knowledge of all state and federal policies as related to the IA grant programs, must conduct and/or schedule preliminary damage assessments, prepare Governor's Proclamations to include proper funding requirements for state and federal disaster assistance programs and applicable cost shares, prepare Presidential letters requesting emergency or major disaster declarations, coordinate with disaster applicants and local/state/federal officials as necessary to resolve disaster related needs/problems, establish Disaster Recovery Centers for disaster survivors, request and administer grant funding, annually update disaster recovery plans to include IA Grant administrative plans, create and maintain the State-Led Disaster Housing Task Force plan, assist in updating the State Long Term Recovery plan, and maintain standard operating procedures for the IA Program.  This position will also guide the State Voluntary Agency Liaison's mission of serving as the central coordination point between local, state, tribal, territorial and Federal governments and voluntary, faith-based, and community organizations responding in times of disaster.  Additional duties include administering and monitoring the Federal Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program for current and future disaster, reviewing and auditing PA grant documentation, and requesting and administering PA grant funding.  This position is also responsible for assisting with the updating of PA plans, to include the PA Grant and Fire Management Assistance Grant annual administrative plan.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Demonstrates leadership qualities and describe and demonstrate knowledge and experience in Emergency Management to include Recovery and Individual Assistance. Excellent customer service skills. The ability to understand and correctly interpret written guidance and policy documents. Understanding of FEMA rules, regulations, and policies especially pertaining to Individual Assistance. Must work well in a team environment. Ability to conduct group briefings/presentations. Exhibits self-management skills. The successful applicant must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and have strong computer skills.

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 5.25% 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.