Contracts/Grants Reviewer 1/2/3 - FSGR

• This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA
• This is a temporary Job Appointment that may last up to 4 years only
• Office of Federal Support & Grantee Relations Job Focus Area This Contracts Grants/Grants Reviewer position reports to a CGR Supervisor in the division of Grants Management.

The Contract/Grants Reviewer manages funding awarded by the LDOE, including federal and state funds. This position is responsible for supporting professional work of a technical, varied, and complex nature, involving grants management, specialized budget development/preparation, review, control, monitoring, and analysis and reporting relative to the sub-grantee assistance appropriation.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Building and Supporting Teams:

The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Demonstrating Accountability:

The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Adapting to

Change:

The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Candidates with the following skills or experience are encouraged to apply: Experience preparing, developing, and monitoring routine contracts and/or grant agreements, including applications, budgets, amendments, and sub-grant agreements, in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures. Experience reviewing applications, reports, and records to ensure sub-grantee expenses—proposed and actual—are allowable, grants remain on schedule, and all grant terms are met. Experience maintaining a centralized hub of grants information, including resources related to the grant development process and tracking deadlines applicable to grants awarded by the agency. Experience working with administrators, officials, and other personnel to resolve grants-related issues and facilitate coordination across offices. Experience maintaining records and preparing reports and/or correspondence related to contracts and/or grants. Experience conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure newly developed applications operate as intended and meet programmatic and compliance requirements. Experience providing technical assistance to program staff related to grant application development and maintenance. Experience providing ongoing technical assistance and consultation to LEAs, sub-grantees, agency personnel, and other helpdesk users regarding grant applications and program issues. Experience researching issues related to grants management and advising appropriate parties on relevant regulations, guidelines, and policies. Familiarity with educational programs in the K-12 domain. Knowledge of federal grants and applicable requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace tools. Experience maintaining and tracking data. Strong communication skills. Three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Review Electronic Grant applications Prepare and validate load files FFATA Review Technical Assistance with LEAs Develop reports regarding

Federal Funding and Drawdowns Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Job Appointment. This position will be filled as a temporary job appointment that may last up to 4 years. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.

Work Location:

The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested.

Career Progression:

This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Contracts/Grants Reviewer 2 or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Work Schedule:

Workdays' are Monday

• Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The pay ranges for each level are as follows: Contracts/Grants Reviewer 2 (AS-613)

Hourly:

$18.04

• $35.

40

Monthly:

$3,127.00

• $6,136.

00

Annually:

$37,523.00

• $73,632.

00 Contracts/Grants Reviewer 3 (AS-615)

Hourly:

$20.65

• $40.

53

Monthly:

$3,579.00

• $7,025.

00

Annually:

$42,952.00

• $84,302.

00

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.

e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education

• Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 ldoejobs@la.

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