Grants Management Specialist

This position is in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). The function of this position is to serve as a Grants Management Specialist, responsible for administering, implementing, and monitoring grants issued though DMPED's programs; and documenting DMPED's policies, procedures, recordkeeping, and reporting, regarding all grant activity within the agency. The work involves performing a variety of duties related to the development and implementation of grants procedures, grant application review and evaluation, grant awards, and community engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administers grants applications and awards documentation, ensuring that all grant reporting requirements are strictly adhered to, consistent with local and Federal law and policy. Collaborates on the formulation of the grant guidelines, application criteria, application questions, panel membership and documentation for grants maintained by the agency. Ensures that grant programs are in compliance with District and agency policies and procedures. Ensures that grantee payments and reporting are conducted in a timely manner. Provides customer service with potential grant applicants and grantees to clarify, interpret, and resolve issues associated with DMPED grant programs.

Participates in coordinating the review of applications by grants panels, including initial selection of grant panelists, panel operations and convenings. In collaboration with agency leadership and the Director of Contracts, Procurement and Grants, administers the evaluative methods to assess grantmaking progress and outcomes. Assembles and reports grant-related data and reports of grant programs. Monitors grants and grant-related activities consistent with the agency's directives, grantor regulations and District of Columbia grants policies and procedures; and gathers and inputs grants data and information in the agency's aggregated database. Conducts periodic site visits of grantees as part of monitoring and control of the grant awards and cultivates positive and supportive relationships. Reports findings to the supervisor, manager and/or executive leadership in a timely manner. Provide feedback on grant programs to enhance program effectiveness.

Qualifications and Education

This position requires at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-1109-11

Promotional Potential: None

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Regular Appointment

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive.

The District of Columbia government maintains a drug free work environment policy. All District employees are subject to post-accident/incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.