Grants And Contracts Specialist

 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Agriculture (DoAG) has one (1) available opportunity for a Grants and Contracts Specialist.  The DoAG manages many federal and state funded grants. Considering the number of grants and the complexity of the application, administration and accomplishment and financial reporting process for each, the Department has a need for a Grants and Contract Specialist with the expertise to manage the Department’s grants and seek additional available grant funds.  The incumbent will report directly to the Commissioner’s office and work closely with staff from all three agency bureaus.  They will also provide more consistency in the entire process and would be required to report to the Department’s DAS assigned grant fiscal administrator. The Grants and Contracts Specialist duties will include but not be limited to preparing annual budgets, reconciling accounts, administering grants and subsidies, contract oversight, and managing fiscal processes and supervise support staff.  They may also be required to travel to annual conferences.

This is a permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm.  The position is located at 450 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06103.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Heidi Gray at heidi.gray@ct.gov or 860-713-5028.

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.

• Experience managing state and federal grants;

• Fiscal experience, including budget development, accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement;

• Knowledge of state statutes and regulations;

• Experience developing written policies and procedures;

• Experience with grants and contract management software.

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.