Grants Program Coordinator

Job Summary :

The Grant Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing mid-level comprehensive management and financial oversight of grant awards. The incumbent of this position will manage awarded grant projects and their financial reimbursements under State and Federal grant programs. This position will also be assisting Resource Management staff in grant draws, payments and reconciliation, monitoring and reporting of federal funds. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Job Duties :

• Administering reimbursement of grants through maintenance of financial files and database records; verifying that records meet agency and Resource Management requirements.
• Develop and update cash flow projections for federal grants that maintain sufficient cash flow to meet financial requirements and maintain compliance with federal and state cash management restrictions.
• Assist in performing draws and necessary payments as well as meeting all reporting requirements of eCivis, PARS, PMS, FEMAGO and any other federal or state reporting systems assigned by CFO.
• Assist in establishing and implementing processes that provide financial oversight of sub-recipients. Processes must ensure the agency's compliance with federal and state regulations and guidance.
• Assist in maintaining technical proficiency to agency program managers, staff, and sub-recipients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

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Selective Preference(s) :

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. The KSAs specified would ordinarily be acquired through any combination of training. education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities. Includes completion of training programs and / or college level coursework in office administration, accounting, and finance; previous administrative experience in an accounting / finance environment : previous supervisory experience in an administrative environment is a preference. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration; or similar field is recommended or 4 years of relevant experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

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Retirement :

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).