EXEMPT POSITION:

This is professional work as a Grants Management Specialist in the Public Assistance Grant Program (PAGP) at the WV Emergency Management Division (WVEMD).

Duties:

Provides technical assistance and guidance to sub-grantees on federal grants used for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement of public facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed in natural disasters. Monitors the progress of grant projects and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Assists sub-grantees throughout the grant life-cycle including project scoping, project development, project review, project Implementation & monitoring and project closeout. Conducts field assistance visits, project site inspections and audits. Maintains spreadsheets and other financial documentation for assigned sub-grants and prepares reports on grants delivery as required. Delivers technical assistance training to local government and community organization personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position 0606PE0733

Posting EMD2400011

Kanawha County

2 Vacancies

Minimum Qualifications:

Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management or accounting or related areas.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in grants management or public funds administration.

Substitution: Master's degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, accounting, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for the required experience.

Important note:

This position is classified exempt, therefore it is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.

Applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact person listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.

Email Applications to:

melanie.k.thomas@wv.gov

Mail applications to:

Melanie Thomas

1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, 6th Floor Charleston, WV 25314

Please include posting number EMD2400011 on application.

Please note: Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to the West Virginia Emergency Management Division.

Application Form Link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://personnel.wv.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Application.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, WV 25314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person