Grants Administrator (Limited Service)

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Do you want an opportunity to work among a dedicated group of colleagues and partners committed to protecting Vermont's forests, promoting outdoor recreation, and operating Vermont's state parks?
The Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is seeking a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants Administrator. This position will be independently responsible for all aspects of the administration, financial functions, monitoring and compliance of LWCF subrecipient grants and federal awards; a unique opportunity to focus on a single, complex and rewarding program. Additionally, this position will support the administration of other grant activities performed by the FPR Grants Team. As a member of the FPR Grants Team, this position is part of the FPR Business Office and works closely with FPR Program Staff and some external partners.
The ideal candidate brings proven financial and/or project management experience, robust familiarity with Microsoft Office systems, strong initiative and organizational skills, a positive professional approach, the ability to work in a dynamic environment, problem solving skills, and shares an interest in FPR's mission. We welcome candidates with a variety of prior experience who show enthusiasm to learn. FPR strives to create and maintain a welcoming, safe and inclusive workspace for all. 
This position is required to report to their duty station 5 days a week, however, it is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement with the potential for approved (up to 2 days per week) of telework. 
This is a limited-service position with the same benefits package as a permanent State of Vermont (SOV) position; it is not a temporary position, but rather a full-time position in the classified service. If you would like to be considered for more than one position at FPR, we encourage you to apply to each specific Job Requisition to be eligible for those opportunities. 
The mission of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is to practice and encourage high quality stewardship of Vermont's environment by:
• Monitoring and maintaining the health, integrity and diversity of important species, natural communities, and ecological processes,
• Managing forests for sustainable use, including providing and promoting opportunities for compatible outdoor recreation, and 
• Providing related information, education and service.
We love what we do and can't wait to have you as part of our team!

Primary Job Duties:
• Independently manage the full lifecycle of all financial aspects of LWCF-related grants, including financial monitoring, submission of financial reports and invoices, processing Federal Award closeouts, etc. 
• Work closely with other FPR Staff to prepare proposals and manage budgets. 
• Create/process financial reports, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Serve as the Department expert on State and Federal policies and procedures related to LWCF grants.
• Collaborate closely and serve as support for the FPR Outdoor Recreation Team on community grants funded with LWCF funds. 
• Serve as support for the Grants Team related to grant administrative tasks. 
• Interact with additional FPR staff and external partners as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by the position supervisor or Commissioner.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Duties may entail some work outside of normal office hours and some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.