GRANTS ANALYST Date: Feb 8, 2025 Req ID: 43325 Location: North Little Rock, AR, US, 72118 Category: DEPT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Anticipated Starting Salary: 36155 Position Number: 22079762 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 2/21/2025 Anticipated Starting Salary: 36155 The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency. This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings. If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214. ADEM is committed to responding quickly to the needs of the citizens of Arkansas during times of disaster, whether it be natural or man-made. ALL ADEM staff, regardless of position title, serve a role in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to aide in response efforts. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Promotes community resilience by administering federal mitigation grants including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). Engages risk reduction by assisting communities identify their risks, develop long-term strategies and secure grant funding to carry out mitigation projects that will minimize the impact of disasters. Works closely with FEMA in the preparation and maintenance of mitigation grant applications, management of sub-awards and grant compliance documentation and reporting. Meets with local jurisdictions to conduct pre-award applicant briefings, post-award administrative meetings, and project site visits. Serves as a policy expert on hazard mitigation assistance and procurement regulations. Leads meetings and gives presentations to stakeholders. Staffs the State Emergency Operations Center during disaster operations. This position is necessary for the agency to respond adequately and the work duties cannot be performed remotely. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicant will provide excellent customer service and ability to work in a team environment. Strong computer and accounting skills to include Microsoft products. Experience in program and/or grant management. Ability to understand and correctly interpret written guidance and policy documents. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with experience in public speaking/presentations. Emergency Management experience. Position Information Class Code: G180C Grade: GS06 FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00 Summary The Grants Analyst is responsible for applying professional level skills and has specific program knowledge as it relates to area of assignment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Functions Provides technical assistance to grantees regarding grant applications, grant modifications, progress reports and budgets. Prepares and submits grant application to applicable federal agencies. Conducts grant related workshops and meetings. Develops, implements and analyzes grant program related goals and objectives. Prepares annual and biennial budgets, project incomes, ensures sufficient appropriations for grant awards, and analyzes expenditure reports. Prepares detailed reports of actions taken in grant programs to provide information to funding sources to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Plans and conducts grant training programs; prepares and updates grant guidance manual for use by personnel, which explains policies and procedures. Develops, analyzes, and reviews grant reports, and analyzes data. Develops reporting systems and monitoring methods to measure program effectiveness and to ensure that grant programs are in compliance with state and federal laws, and monitors grant projects for compliance with state and federal regulations. . Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of federal and state grant funding business. Knowledge of state and department policies, procedures and guidelines. Ability to evaluate information and prepare narrative reports. Ability to communicate information and provide technical assistance to requesting parties concerning grant program requirements. Ability to analyze and conduct research. Ability to develop reports and schedules with applicable software. Ability to make oral presentations. . Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field; plus one year of experience in the review, analysis, preparation and/or monitoring of grants. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock