What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Program Specialist (FFTL) position at State of Kentucky - Cabinet for Health & Family...?
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10/9/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05973
Federal Program Specialist (FFTL)
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$52,283.52 - $78,425.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Location
275 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Department for Public Health offers a wide range of impactful programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of Kentuckians. At the heart of these efforts, the Division of Maternal and Child Health leads initiatives that support prenatal and postpartum women, infants, children, and families across the state. We are seeking a Federal Program Specialist to take the lead in coordinating and overseeing the grant activities for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Development Delays grant as part of the Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS) Program.
KEIS is a program that brings together resources from education, health, and social services to meet the special needs of young children with developmental disabilities and their families. If you are looking for a position where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families, and have experience in grants or federal programs, this position is for you!
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as a result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
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KEIS is a program that brings together resources from education, health, and social services to meet the special needs of young children with developmental disabilities and their families. If you are looking for a position where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families, and have experience in grants or federal programs, this position is for you!
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as a result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as a liaison between KEIS and the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
- Serves as lead on interagency calls and meetings.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines.
- Develops and proposes the federal budget application for the state.
- Prepares allocations for contracts with universities, regional agencies, and state programs.
- Provides guidance and technical assistance to KEIS staff in state agencies and local agencies as necessary.
- Creates, updates, or causes to be created and updated standard operating procedure manuals, staff development, and ensure compliance.
- Coordinates the completion and maintenance of all required federal documents (along with documentation) to report to upper management and the state Interagency Coordinating Council on grant implementation.
- Directs the preparation and timely submission of federal grants and administrative reports.
- Directs the research and compiling of state reports as scheduled or upon request.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrate effective multi-tasking skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience or knowledge of federal grants or programs.
- Ability to be receptive to others' ideas and able to work constructively to increase the depth and effectiveness of a group or team effort.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional experience in budget administration, grant administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, financial auditing, or a related field. Two years of the required experience must include the preparation, research and planning, budgeting, or administration of state or federal grants-in-aids.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional grant-in-aid related experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kellye Cheek at KellyeF.cheek@ky.gov or 502-564-1306.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $52,284 - $78,425
