This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Regions 3, 4, 6, Program and Financial Assistance Branch in Alton, IL.

Duties

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a Grants Management Specialist/Officer responsible for the performance of pre-award and post-award functions in support of various financial assistance programs involving both discretionary and mandatory funding incorporating various legal authorities, and statutory requirements, with various recipients including non- profits, educational, local and state governments, and tribal entities. Performs/reviews detailed budget analysis of all applications to determine the necessity, reasonableness and appropriateness of the proposed costs through verifying and evaluating data supporting each element of cost and may require the request and use of pre-award audits by a Federal audit agency or an outside audit firm. Administers grants and agreements by monitoring performance, progress and cost, protecting the government's rights, enforcing all terms and conditions and ensuring that all actions are properly completed. Peer reviews, edits, and provides input into documents, reports, spreadsheets, procedures, presentations, training materials, and work products. Develops guides and procedures to be used region and/or center wide to ensure standardization and streamlining of processes. Interprets policy for program staff and applicants. Provides technical assistance, conducts and attends both meetings and conferences of interest to financial assistance community, provides training and business management assistance to program staff, applicants, recipients, and other federal agencies on grants and cooperative agreements, as requested. Works with a national grants team to ensure standardization, quality control, efficiencies, training, and transparency of the grants process, for recipients, program officials, and other interested parties.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements. You cannot own any direct or indirect financial interest in a coal mining operation
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service or meet an approved exemption
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Grants Management certification from an approved organization.
• You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience or Education for the grade to which you are applying. GS-11 Specialized Experience: A. To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) performing budget analysis on grant applications and modifications; and 2) monitoring the performance of grant recipients through review of financial and performance status reports. -OR- B. Degree: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. -OR- C. Combination of Experience and Education: Only education in excess of the first two years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a Ph.D. or the equivalent doctorate degree may be used toward this combination (example: 2.5 years in a Ph.D. program (50%) plus 6 months of specialized experience (50%) =100%). GS-12 To qualify for the GS-12*, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) performing budget analysis on grant applications and modifications; 2) monitoring the performance of grant recipients through review of financial and performance status reports; and 3) developing guidance, procedures, and/or business practices. *NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 grade level. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Salary Range Information: GS-11: $74,299-$96,586 per annum GS-12: $89,054-$115,766 per annum First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Financial Disclosure: You will be required to file an Employment and Financial Interest-OGE-450. Grants Management certification: This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Grants Management certification from an approved organization. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.

Education

Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.

Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

Contacts

• Address Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Randi Dean
• Phone: 202-742-0887
• Email: [email protected]