Grants & Contracts Administration Specialist II

Company: State of Wyoming
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a Grants & Contracts Administration Specialist II in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position receives, verifies, validates, and processes Cooperative Agreement requests from cities, towns, counties, state and federal agencies, private corporations, and other groups engaged in transportation construction projects with WYDOT. This position also reviews discretionary grant requirements to help WYDOT programs understand responsibilities if funding is awarded to help make informed decisions about whether to seek grant opportunities. This contributes to the overall mission statement, goals, and objectives of WYDOT by ensuring a safe, efficient, and accountable transportation system to the support of the state's transportation customers.Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" - Cheyenne Frontier Days - held the last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Research to determine grant/contract eligibility, validity, and requirements.
• Determines grant/contract availability.
• Prepares grant/contract documentation.
• Analyzes expenditures.
• Implements procedures and corrects irregularities.
• Assists in auditing grant/contract recipients.
• Liaison between the community and other government agencies.
• Coordinates monthly report maintenance.
• Coordinates the flow of monthly contracts.
• Coordinates reimbursement process to vendors.
• Drafts grant and/or contract documents.
• Prepares change orders for professional service agreements.
• Determine grantees by evaluating applications.
• Gather and maintain necessary data for program monitoring and evaluation.
• Prepare reports on program status.QualificationsKNOWLEDGE:
  • Knowledge of State grant/contract procedures.
  • Knowledge of pertinent laws and program funding policies.
  • Knowledge of Wyoming state statutes.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)Experience:0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Grants and Contracts Administration Specialist IOREducation & Experience Substitution:3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Grants and Contracts Administration Specialist ICertificates, Licenses, Registrations:NoneNecessary Special RequirementsNOTES:
    • FLSA: Non-exempt
    • The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
    • E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.Supplemental Information045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Financial Officer - Contracts & GrantsClick here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfmThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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