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Hiring Agency:

Crime Commission - Agency 78



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$22.853



Job Posting:

JR2024-00010544 Justice Program Grant Manager (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-22-2024



Job Description:

This position is responsible for administrative and programmatic oversight of the federal grant programs available to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. Funding will be provided through the US Department of Justice, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and other federal partners. These grants are an important source of funding for state and local stakeholders engaged in programs targeting law enforcement initiatives, domestic violence, crime victims, juveniles, and other criminal justice concepts. This position will be responsible for grant management activities with stakeholders and will serve as the direct point of contact with federal and state grant authorities. This position will assist the Federal Grant Program Administration with fiscal and compliance management of grant funds.


This position can be understaffed at a Level I, with the potential of becoming a Level II. Must complete required additional training and certifications within first year of employment. Should these requirements not be met work status and requirements will be assessed at that time. Starting pay for Level I is $19.779 per hour. Level II starting pay is $22.853 per hour.


Look at what we have to offer!


• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!



Job Duties:Plan and participate in various phases of the grant management process, such as the application, monitoring, and budgeting of funds to ensure rules and regulations are complied with. Provide technical assistance to other agency staff in proposing projects and developing legal and financial support documents to ensure guidelines and deadlines are met. Review statutes rules and regulations associated with agency projects to determine their application to fiscal and grants management practices. Plans audit procedures and reviews budgets to ensure the efficient use of funds. Assists grant recipients with information regarding various federally funded activities and in writing extensive activity and progress reports. Monitors payments to grant providers/recipients to ensure the proper allocation/distribution of funds. Assist with the development of contracts and other mechanisms used by project managers to manage state and federal funds. Participates in site reviews to examine compliance with appropriate statutes, rules and regulations. Prepares special reports as requested by agency management to monitor grants and to examine compliance with appropriate statutes, rules, and regulations. Assist in the coordination of advisory boards, funding panels and other boards as necessary for the awarding and managing of the grant funds. Other duties as assigned within the scope of classification.



Requirements / Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications:



Federal Aid Administrator I: High school education plus four years work experience significantly related to position's function; or Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements.


Federal Aid Administrator II: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.



Preferred Qualifications: Experience understanding, implementing, explaining and applying complex rules and regulations and laws. Prior grant management experience is strongly preferred. Experience with federal grants; experience with programs and services related to criminal justice, law enforcement, and services that support crime victims and survivors.



Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.Regular and reliable attendance is required.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:



Knowledge: General accounting and budgeting best practices and procedures. Federal and state rules and regulations related to accounting and budgeting. Formats used in written business communications. English grammar, spelling, and composition needed for correspondence. Computer software necessary to carry out job responsibilities. Types and uses of office equipment. Office management principles, methods, and procedures. Established policies, procedures, practices of the Nebraska Crime Commission.


Skills: active listening; asking questions; understanding instructions; using word processing; creating spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and reports; managing time, schedules, and priorities; monitoring and assessing program performance; applying critical thinking techniques.


Abilities: Exhibit strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and good listening and comprehension skills. Strong Customer Service Skills: Possess and demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy, and patience when working with customers. Develop and present information or written materials to variety of audiences. Communication/Language: Possess and demonstrate effective oral, written and listening skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents as well as the ability to train others in performing duties and tasks. Knowledge of formats used in written business communications. Communicate orally and in writing with agency staff and the public. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in various forms. Ability to apply logic to understand and interpret agency business processes. Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast pace, deadline driven environment, utilizing input from others, as appropriate. Human Relation: Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with all team members, employees, customers, and stakeholders. Operate office equipment necessary to perform the required duties. Computer Skills: Knowledge of computer systems, including, but not limited to, time and attendance system, information systems, financial and purchasing systems, and policies and regulations. Ability to use the following programs: MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, OneNote, ShareFile, DocuSign, SharePoint, Zoom, WebEx, PowerPoint, and other grant management specific software programs. Experience using an ERP System (J.D. Edwards, Oracle, People Soft or SAP) is helpful. Ability to create mail merge documents. Ability to create and maintain contact lists, listservs, and newsletters. Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply rules, administrative policies, and program guidelines. Ability to apply knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, guidelines, or operations that require training and/or experience to perform a wide variety of assignments and resolve a wide variety of problems. In-depth analysis and judgment is required to interpret and adapt guidelines, regulations, and precedents to specific work problems, and to determine appropriate courses of action. Ability to work independently, comprehend logical next steps and tasks to be completed without directive, and ability to ask questions or request additional training and guidance when necessary.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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