Grant Management Specialist III

Job Posting Title

Grant Management Specialist III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Commissioner's Office

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $85,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: OKC – 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: up to $85,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description:

The Grant Management Specialist III is responsible for being under the supervision of the Director of the Rural Health Transformation Program, this position serves as the Grant Management Specialist for Rural Health Transformation Program.   This position will assist in providing leadership for all activities related to the planning, development and implementation grants.  The Grant Management Specialist will communicate routinely with all interested parties and stakeholders as the grants progress.  The Grant Management Specialist will assist in making sure the grant criterion is used and that the goals are met, in addition to assisting with coordination and overseeing the evaluation process.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Assists with federal grant applications and required reporting for cross-cutting grants including annual reports, progress reports, agency reports, etc
• Attends all state and federal RHTP grantee meetings
• Presents information at state and federal meetings and is comfortable with in-person and virtual platforms
• Budget preparation, analysis, and evaluation in coordination with Grants Management and the OSDH Financial Service divisions
• Tracking of expenditures and validation of cross-cutting grants
• Oversight of annual grant application process, including the organization, analysis, preparation of necessary materials, submission and the documentation of award amounts including active contracts funded by the cross-cutting grants
• Provision of guidance for completing narrative and budget assignments, meeting deadlines, obtaining programmatic and departmental approvals
• Consultation with internal and external partners involved with grant activities to resolve problems, identify needs, and discuss program effectiveness
• Assists with eGrant trainings and review of agency grants to improve grant outcomes and future grant submissions
• Ensuring compliance with grant reporting requirements and deliverables
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public health or related field OR Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional or technical experience in a public health environment, business or leadership role and three years of experience grants management or related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requirements include the ability to plan, coordinate and manage projects within grant guidelines and agency policies and procedures. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The ability to interpret, analyze and resolve complex business issues.  High competency with Microsoft Office and Office365 platforms and other web-based programs including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Ability to work in a confined area. Light to moderate lifting. Understand the speech of another person. Speak clearly so listeners can understand. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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