Do you have a passion and commitment to making a difference in Vermont communities? The Department of Housing and Community Development seeks an enthusiastic and creative individual to join a fun and collaborative team that supports and oversees programs, partnerships, and initiatives that create thriving communities.
As the grants management specialist, you'll use your detail and people oriented administrative, communication, technical assistance, and multi-tasking skills to oversee state and federal grant programs that build strong communities.
The work includes supporting a growing portfolio of programs such as the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Grants, Municipal Planning Grants, Downtown Transportation Fund, and other state and federal grant programs that build strong, resilient, and welcoming communities.
The position requires:
If this sounds like you, we can't wait to hear from you!
This position, Grants Management Specialist (Job Requisition #49976), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Work is performed primarily in an office setting and in a variety of field situations including large group meetings. Some private means of transportation should be available since occasional travel outside of the worksite will be required. Meetings with various advisory committees, public interest groups, municipal officials and program staff as well as basic position functions may entail significant evening hours. Urgent deadlines can be anticipated.
Master's degree or higher in business or public administration AND two (2) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.
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Bachelor's degree with coursework in financial management, grants administration or program evaluation AND three (3) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.
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Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree with coursework in financial management, grants administration or program evaluation AND five (5) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.
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High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
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