Grants Administrator

Title:  Grants Administrator

Posting Number: WLM-2024-1H

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Opening Date: 4/8/2024

Closing Date: 4/29/2024

Existing Vacancies: Two (2) 

Program/Location:

Department of Environmental Protection 

Watershed & Land Management 

Watershed Protection & Restoration 

Bureau of Watershed Management 

501 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 

Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description: Under the direction of a supervisory official, in a state department or agency, is responsible for the management of assigned federal and private grants within the department and the development of methods and means to secure new funds for proposed programs; does other related duties. 

The appointee will be employed by a staffing agency to work for the NJ DEP. 

Specific to the Position: Oversees, reviews, and implements aspects of contracting for the Water Quality Restoration Grant Program. Ensures that the grantee is implementing the projects in accordance with the approved scope of work, and it is completed by the contract expiration date. Exercises review over grantee quarterly progress reports and budget expenditures; is responsible for completing any Federal and/or State reporting as required by funding source; reviews and resolves discrepancies in consultant and contractor invoices to ensure compliance with financial contract terms; processes any contract and/or budget modifications such as: scope of work changes, no cost time extensions, or transfers of money from one budget category to another that may occur during the contract term.

Preferred Skill Set: Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Ability to recognize and identify problems, prepare analytical reports containing problem statements, data analyses, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to gather, analyze and prepare reports on data collected. Knowledge of cost accounting principles and records, principles of cost allowability and reasonableness, contract/grant budget principles, principles of matching fund accounting, and procurement guidelines.

Requirements 

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree or higher. 

NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. 

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience in grant or contract management for a public or private organization on a year-for-year basis. 

Experience: Two years of experience in the coordination of grant funding or contract management for a public or private organization.

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Per Executive Order 253, all State employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Please do not submit proof of vaccination at this time; instructions will be provided if an offer of employment results from this NOV.

Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit Civil Service Preference for Veterans (nj.gov)

Please submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

SAME applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.