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Posted: March 5, 2026 (1 day ago)

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EP Coord I - PA Specialist - 61077799 -EMD

State of South Carolina

Adjutant General's Office

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$39,300 - $66,800

per year

Type

Closes

March 18, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping communities recover from disasters in South Carolina by managing grants for public assistance programs, acting as a go-between for local, state, and federal agencies, and ensuring all paperwork and site visits follow the rules.

It includes preparing reports, solving problems for applicants, and providing advice to leaders on key issues.

A good fit would be someone organized and independent, with experience in grants and a background in emergency management, who can travel often and communicate clearly with various groups.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience in grants management functions
  • S.C. Certified Emergency Manager certification (preferred, or pursue within three years)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to navigate online systems and databases
  • Strong organizational skills to handle multiple duties
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time, including overnight in-state trips

Full Job Description

Supports disaster recovery in South Carolina as a member of the Public Assistance (PA) program team. Serves as a liaison among local, state, and federal program agencies in implementing the PA program, assisting applicants with post-disaster recovery grants management functions including project documentation, question/issue resolution, quarterly reports, and site visits. Provides detailed reports of individual activities and progress. Has the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply policy appropriate to circumstances. Monitors accuracy and status of subrecipient documentation to assure that it is in accordance with federal program regulations and timelines. Researches and interprets federal, state, and local law, regulation, and policies. Provides recommendations to PA program leadership on issues that require action or attention. Works independently and prioritizes work assigned. Effectively and consistently communicates with program stakeholders. Exercises excellent judgment and decision making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Experience should include grants management functions.

Qualifications

S.C. Certified Emergency Manager (or other state equivalent) certification is preferred or will seek to complete within three years.

Additional Information

Ability to navigate online systems and processes including databases. Should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Must be able to perform a variety of functions while maintaining effective organization of duties. Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application must provide an official copy of transcripts as verification of credentials. Expectation of travel is approximately 30 percent of work hours including overnight, primarily in-state travel for work from locations outside Columbia. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5259434