Grants And Contracts Specialist

The Department of Children and Families is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time, forty (40) hours per week Grants and Contracts Specialist.  This position will be located in the Waterbury Area Office (Region 5) with responsibility for the Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury area offices.

Interested applicants are required to upload a cover letter and résumé and three (3) letters of professional references from current and/or previous supervisors.  At any point during the recruitment process, current State of CT applicants may be required to submit copies of their two (2) most recent performance appraisals.

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 Questions about these required documents should be directed to Cynthia Sailor at 860- 550-6484.

 

This is a competitive position; open to the public.

 

In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of a large complex grant program or group of programs in one field where responsibilities are assumed for program development, liaison and coordination with federal, state and community agencies and organizations, program implementation and administration, program monitoring and assessment.

Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants management; performs research to support the application for or the disbursement of grants including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities; develops alternatives; gathers information related to program area; develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects; prepares grant proposals; monitors use of grant monies awarded to agency to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions; facilitates direct grant process; provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to grantees; evaluates program proposals and applications for conformance with regulations and state goals; recommends funding; prepares contracts and agreements related to grant activities; monitors and assesses ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness; prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan or section of plan related to program local area; attends meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area; performs related duties as required.

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.

Seven (7) years of experience in planning, implementation and/or management of grant programs on a community, state or federal level.

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.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess work experience in the Social and Human Services field.  Must have considerable knowledge of contract procurement, preparation and management.  Must be able to utilize computer software, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.  Exceptional interpersonal skills, writing and presentation skills a plus.

 

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.