These positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Grants Management (OGM)., located in Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, New York, New York, and Washington, District of Columbia. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

Duties

If selected, you will be responsible for awarding and administering grant awards and providing technical assistance related to grants. This is a career-ladder position with growth potential to the Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-11. Differences in grade level are based on the knowledge and proficiency acquired to perform the work, meeting qualification requirements, level of supervisory controls, and the complexity of the work. The duties and responsibilities of this position include: Administering and negotiating a portfolio of grants which includes applying knowledge of organizational needs, responsibilities, and deadlines. Ensuring that grantees have fiscal and administrative systems in place that are adequate to account for and safeguard Federal grant funds. Monitoring grantees' continuing operations to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant award. Providing technical assistance to grantees' and program offices in the administration of grants.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, this position is covered under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU)
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Minimum Qualification: GS-07: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (2) of the (3) duties listed below: Working knowledge of regulations and policies that govern the grants management process in reviewing grant application materials. Performing administrative duties to support a grants management program such as monitoring deadlines and receiving and/or reviewing documentation. Responding to routine inquiries from grantees. OR one full year of graduate level education (at least 18 semester hours or the equivalent) in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work; OR meet the requirements under the superior academic achievement* provision below; OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Applicants must possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate level education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (You MUST submit transcripts) *SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA): Must have gained a bachelor's in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. S.A.A. is based on: (1) Class Standing - applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class, based on completed courses; or (2) Grade-Point Average -applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum, or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (3) Election to membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society - membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You MUST submit transcripts) Minimum Qualification: GS-09: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Applying regulations and policies that govern the grants management process when reviewing grant applications. Collaborating in conducting a cost analysis of a grantee budget request. Monitoring grantees' operations to assure compliance with grant terms and obligations. Responding to inquiries from grantees and/or program staff. OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Applicants must possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate level education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (You MUST submit transcripts) Minimum Qualification: GS-11: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Interpreting and applying federal grant administration and financial policies and regulations in awarding and administering grants. Ensuring grants are closed out in accordance with grants management regulations. Evaluating grantee requests utilizing cost factors and principles. Providing technical advice to program staff and grantees. OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a discipline appropriate to the position; or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related; (You MUST submit transcripts) OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Applicants must possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required graduate level education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (You MUST submit transcripts) Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Administration for Children and Families 330 C St SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Acquisition Talent
• Email: [email protected]