Grants Management Specialist

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Job ID: 26869
Agency: Department of Education - Division of Finance Management
Location: Pierre
Salary: $26.72 - $30.33 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GHJ
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The South Dakota Department of Education is driven with a vision for all students to leave the K-12 education system college, career, and life ready. The Office of Grants Management oversees the fiscal compliance requirements and the distribution of funds for federal education programs. We are looking for a motivated individual that can work independently and as a member of a team to help ensure that high quality education programs are implemented, while balancing the need to meet all fiscal compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• reviewing grant applications;
• determining allowable program activities;
• monitoring subrecipients grant expenditures; and
• developing and providing technical assistance to school administrators.

We will provide training to successful applicants on specific federal education grant requirements.

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Education - Division of Finance Management, Office of Grants Management. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit https://doe.sd.gov/.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods

For more information regarding state employee benefits, please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or a related field; and experience administering federal grant programs.

Knowledge of:

• laws and regulations governing the fiscal requirements of federal education programs;
• requirements associated with the expenditure of federal funds;
• school district or government accounting and budgeting practices;
• techniques for monitoring grant subrecipient expenditures and reviewing Single Audit Reports.

Skill to:

• analyze fiscal information;
• interpret federal laws and regulations;
• be attentive to details.

Ability to:

• ensure federal grant subrecipients comply with the fiscal requirements of federal grant programs;
• perform detailed calculations using Excel spreadsheets;
• explain complex federal program fiscal requirements to Department and school district staff;
• develop training and technical assistance for grant subrecipients;
• deal tactfully and effectively with school district administrators and the public;
• travel on a limited basis.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"