Grants Specialist Supervisor - 00058810

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. 

 

What we offer.  Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.  

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS),The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders, enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry, and Parental Accountability Court. These outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life. 

DCSS is seeking candidates for the position of Grants Specialist Supervisor (Grants Supervisor). This position is primarily teleworking, with occasional in-person reporting as needed to fulfill job duties. Applicants should be flexible working from different locations. Regular communication is essential to ensure that both telework responsibilities and any required on-site tasks are handled effectively. The state office location is Decatur / Dekalb County, GA.

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Pay Grade: M

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises the preparation of a full range of grant proposals. Administers and oversees ongoing grant programs and related funds. Researches service needs and compatible funding sources and prepares grant proposals or contracts.

Under Limited Supervision the Grants Supervisor:

• Supervises and plans the work of assigned staff.
• Functions as the primary contact and maintains a detailed database of financial information.
• Supervises the preparation and administration of grants, applications, fees and budgets, compliance, procurement and related education.
• Oversees the administration of and/or awards funds on behalf of agency or other grantors.
• Provides on-the-job training and performance coaching for assigned staff.
• Provides technical/topical expertise, information, planning, and problem resolution for grant-related activities.
• Research service needs and compatible funding sources and prepare requests for proposals.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated successful leadership skills.
• Excellent oral, written, analytical, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications and equipment typically used in a corporate office environment.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of job-related experience which includes one (1) year as a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role,

• Seven (7) years of job-related experience which includes one (1) year as a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role.

• One year of experience at the lower level Grants Spec 3 (FIP052) or equivalent position.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:

• Strong organizational skills with proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with team members, external partners and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and ensure high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Vendor relation experience 
• Contract Compliance Monitoring 
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Previous leadership experience in Procurement/Grants
• Contract Drafting 

• GCPM Certification

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

                   https://dhs.georgia.gov/  

Employment Information
  
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
 
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:  @HRHelpline
 
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
  
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
  
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
  
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process.  Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
  
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.