Our Ability Jobs

Working Title: Grants Specialist Sr

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Board of Water & Soil Resources

• Job ID : 80630

• TWO POSITIONS OPEN

• Location : Various

• Hybrid Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/07/2024

• Closing Date : 10/28/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : board of Water & Soil Resources / MAPE

• Division/Unit : BWSR / Regional Ops

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Est. 10%

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Supervisor: Adam Beilke

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The position(s) will provide professional administration to the Board of Water & Soil Resources grant programs specifically for Minnesota Tribal governments and non-governmental organizations. The incumbent will implement these programs in a manner consistent with applicable state laws and requirements from the Department of Administration’s Office of Grants Management and the Department of Management and Budget Capital policies and procedures. Primary responsibilities include grant monetary management and administration, implementing grant/program policies and procedures, and providing high levels of customer service and technical assistance for internal and external customers. The position(s) will communicate available Request for Proposals, approve grant work plans and budgets, monitor grantees, and provide technical guidance to grantees who may be new to working with our agency and need extra technical assistance and support in understanding and complying with grant requirements. In addition, the position(s) will have the opportunity to lead the development of agency grant programs that are focused on expanding our partnership with Tribal governments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business administration/management, accounting, nonprofit management, natural resources management/planning, or related field; AND two (2) years of experience in grants management or grants compliance.

OR

• Associate degree in public policy, business administration/management, accounting, nonprofit management, natural resources management/planning, or related field; AND three (3) years of experience in grants management or grants compliance.

OR

5 (five) + years of experience in grants management or grants compliance.

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of grants administration or grants management from pre-award through grant close-out.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and basic grant financial practices and procedures.

• Experience developing, conducting, and/or facilitating trainings and educational presentations.

• Experience working with state or federal grant programs.

• Strong demonstrable written and verbal communication skills sufficient to establish working relationships and make presentations to groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public policy, business administration/management, accounting, nonprofit management, natural resources management/planning, or related field.

• Knowledge of Minnesota’s Legacy grant requirements and the Minnesota Department of Administration’s Office of Grants Management policies.

• Experience with eLINK or other grants management software.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Experience working with culturally diverse groups and organizations in grants management.

• Experience drafting, publishing, and managing grant Request for Proposals.

• Experience applying internal control principles.

• Experience working with non-governmental organizations and/or Tribal governments, specifically with grants management and/or grants compliance.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record.

It is policy of the Board of Water and Soil Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

1. Employment Reference Check

2. SEMA4 Records Check

3. Criminal History Check

4. Driver's License DMV check

5. Conflict of Interest Review

6. Education/License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.