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Grants Management Specialist
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
Summary These positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Grants Management (OGM) located in Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, New York, New York, and Washington, District of Columbia. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under . Duties If selected, you will be responsible for awarding and administering grant awards and providing technical assistance related to grants. This is a career-ladder position with growth potential to the Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-11. Differences in grade level are based on the knowledge and proficiency acquired to perform the work, meeting qualification requirements, level of supervisory controls, and the complexity of the work.The duties and responsibilities of this position include: Administering and negotiating a portfolio of grants which includes applying knowledge of organizational needs, responsibilities, and deadlines. Ensuring that grantees have fiscal and administrative systems in place that are adequate to account for and safeguard Federal grant funds. Monitoring grantees' continuing operations to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant award. Providing technical assistance to grantees' and program offices in the administration of grants. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov) If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. One year probationary period may be required If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Financial disclosure statement may be required. Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, this position is covered under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Drug Screening Required: No Research position: No Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below.Minimum Qualification: GS-07: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ( 2 ) of the ( 3 ) duties listed below: Working knowledge of regulations and policies that govern the grants management process in reviewing grant application materials. Performing administrative duties to support a grants management program such as monitoring deadlines and receiving and/or reviewing documentation. Responding to routine inquiries from grantees. OR one full year of graduate level education (at least 18 semester hours or the equivalent) in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work; OR meet the requirements under the superior academic achievement* provision below; OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Applicants must possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate level education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (You MUST submit transcripts) * SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA): Must have gained a bachelor's in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. S.A.A. is based on: (1) Class Standing - applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class, based on completed courses; or (2) Grade-Point Average -applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum, or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (3) Election to membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society - membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You MUST submit transcripts) Minimum Qualification: GS-09: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ( 3 ) of the ( 4 ) duties listed below: Applying regulations and policies that govern the grants management process when reviewing grant applications. Collaborating in conducting a cost analysis of a grantee budget request. Monitoring grantees' operations to assure compliance with grant terms and obligations. Responding to inquiries from grantees and/or program staff. OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Applicants must possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate level education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (You MUST submit transcripts) Minimum Qualification: GS-11 : You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ( 3 ) of the ( 4 ) duties listed below: Interpreting and applying federal grant administration and financial policies and regulations in awarding and administering grants. Ensuring grants are closed out in accordance with grants management regulations. Evaluating grantee requests utilizing cost factors and principles. Providing technical advice to program staff and grantees. OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a discipline appropriate to the position; or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related; (You MUST submit transcripts) OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Applicants must possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate level education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (You MUST submit transcripts) Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.OPM Qualification General Policies Website All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is almost identical to those required by the position. Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is very similar to those required by the position. Qualified - Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not identify any additional qualifying experience or skill. Candidates in the highest category will be referred to the hiring agency.The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Communication Financial Management Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence - Grants Management To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: Required Documents Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended as well as hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the or view their . A complete Assessment Questionnaire () Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.) College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education) Veterans' Preference documentation: Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package. ICTAP/CTAP Documentation: A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and Beginning and ending dates of appointment. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. PDN-9c583796-2e1a-4b13-8bba-ff4efa83d411
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U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
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June 22 on Professional Diversity Network
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