Grants Coord II - Grants Spec - 61065885 - EMD
State of South Carolina
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Grants Administrator I - 61151760
State of South Carolina
Governor's Office – Office of Resilience
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$52,100 - $88,600
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping to find and apply for funding to support South Carolina's plans for reducing risks and building resilience against disasters.
You'll research grants, prepare applications, keep records, and join meetings to suggest funding ideas while working closely with the Resilience Planning Director.
It's a great fit for someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in grants or public administration who enjoys teamwork and occasional travel.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, personnel, grant-in-aid, public administration, or related field
- Knowledge of state and federal development and assistance programs
- Knowledge of principles and procedures for obtaining grants from federal, state, and local sources
- Knowledge of public and business administration principles and practices
- Knowledge of government accounting and budgeting practices
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with grant recipients and agencies
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel, work evenings/weekends, and report during emergencies
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? South Carolina Office of Resilience is seeking a hardworking and dependable
candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The Grants Administrator I will assist the Resilience Planning Director in identifying and seeking potential sources of funds to develop and implement the Strategic Statewide Risk Reduction and Resilience Plan. Formulates grant requests, compiles, and maintains research files, grant files and related records. Participates in meetings and public hearings related for the purpose of making recommendations and identifying funding sources.
Responsibilities of the Grants Administrator I:
Assist the Resilience Planning Director in identifying and seeking potential sources of funds to develop and implement the Strategic Statewide Risk Reduction and Resilience Plan.
Seeks additional funding sources for Resilience Revolving Fund in accordance with §48-62-350{A) and on an ad hoc basis to support Office of Resilience projects as directed.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of state and federal development and assistance programs.
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in obtaining grant funds from various federal, state and local sources.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
- Knowledge of government accounting and budgeting practices.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with grant recipients and with federal, state and local agencies.
- Ability to identify potential sources of funds.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers' license.
- Position may require overnight travel.
- Positions may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
- Position requires routine driver duties.
- Position requires frequent lifting up to 20lbs.
- Position requires Non-Essential declaration.
- Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable and controllable.
Additional Information
South Carolina Office of Resilience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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