This position is a Grants Management Specialist, GS- 1109-9/11 working in Anchorage, Alaska for the R7-Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Office. This position is being filled under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program and is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service.

Duties

The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year. During the first year the selectee will perform developmental activities designed to help them acquire the competencies of the target position in which they may be placed upon completion of the program. Participants who successfully complete the Recent College Graduates Program may be eligible for conversion to the target position on a permanent or term (more than one to four years in duration) basis without further competition. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads. As a Grants Management Specialist your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform detailed budget analysis to determine the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under applicable cost principles and their relationship to the objectives of proposed project. Receive, review, and evaluate all applications for assigned programs to ensure that proposals/agreements conform to law, regulations, Bureau and DOI policy and are consistent with the published NOFO. Review recipient requests for modifications to the agreement, coordinate and facilitate legitimate requested revisions, and process applicable documentation for executing agreement modifications. Respond to data calls, coordinate preparation for audits and reviews, handles complex, politically sensitive, complicated or unique financial assistance actions with guidance from senior fiscal staff. Administer, modify, and terminate financial assistance actions, and perform budget analysis functions from simple to complex. Perform and monitor close-out of agreements which includes reconciling financial information and processing a funding de-obligation, if required. Provide technical assistance, attend meetings and conferences of interest to financial assistance community; and assist with training and business management assistance to program staff, applicants, and recipients.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Must meet Pathways eligibility requirements.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Recent Graduate Program. Recent Graduates will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining training requirements and program expectations.
• Recent Graduates must receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to their employment field.
• Recent Graduates serve a trial period for the duration of their excepted service appointment.
• Recent Graduates will be required to sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement.
• Applicants must provide documentation of completion within the previous 2 years of a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to obtain and maintain Grants Management certification from an approved organization.
• May be appointed as a Grants Officer with the authority to sign awards, modifications, terminations, and other actions associated with Financial assistance instruments within the prescribed limits of their appointment documentation.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 10/13/2023 will be considered. OPM's Qualification standard: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/final-groupcoveragequalificationstandardforpathwaysprogramschedule-20d.pdf. Applicants meet the following eligibility requirement, and provide documentation such as a copy of your official transcript and/or veteran's documentation by the closing date of the announcement to be considered: In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-09] Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Applying principles and procedures for pre-award, post-award, and close-out functions in support of various financial assistance programs; 2) Assisting on researching laws, regulations, and policies used to manage a financial assistance award or program; 3) Performing basic budget analysis for financial assistance agreements; and 4) Utilizing various automated systems and programs to enter, track, analyze, and report financial assistance information. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. OR Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR Possess two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a LL. B or J.D. degree in a field directly related to the position. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR Possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate education as outlined above which, in combination, equals 100% of the requirement. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes: 1) Applying principles and procedures for pre-award, post-award, and close-out functions in support of various financial assistance programs; 2) Reviewing financial assistance grants or cooperative agreements to ensure compliance with all financial assistance rules and regulations; 3) Collaborating with others to coordinate financial management of grants and cooperative agreements; 4) Analyzing information and making recommendations to budget revisions and/or changes in scope of work; and 5) Utilizing various automated systems and programs to enter, track, analyze, and report financial assistance information. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. OR Possess three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR Possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate education as outlined above which, in combination, equals 100% of the requirement. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-9/11. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-9/11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating.)

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 1101 East Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99503 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]