This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Region 5, 7-11, Grants Management Branch in Lakewood, CO or Casper, WY.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Region 5, 7-11, Grants Management Branch in Lakewood, CO and/or Casper, WY. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Peer reviews, edits, and provides input into documents, reports, spreadsheets, procedures, presentations, training materials, and work products. 5. Develops guides and procedures to be used region and/or center wide to ensure standardization and streamlining of processes. 6. Interprets policy for program staff and applicants. 7. 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. 8. 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. Salary Range Information: Duty stations: Lakewood, CO Casper, WY GS-12: $86,962 - $113,047 per annum; GS-13: $103,409-$134,435 per annum* *Salary listed is for Rest of United States (RUS); however, salary will be set in accordance with pay scale for selected location. First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Financial Disclosure: You will be required to file an Employment and Financial Interest-OGE-450. Certification Requirement Notice: This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Grant Management certification from an approved organization. Driver's License Requirement: The incumbent is required to obtain and/or maintain a valid state driver's license.

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
• Possess or are you willing to obtain a valid state Driver’s license.
• Already hold or are willing to obtain a Grants Management certification.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying. 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 detailed budget analysis on grant applications and modifications; 2) monitoring performance of grant recipients through review of financial and performance status reports; and 3) providing peer review and oversight of financial assistance actions, including pre-award, selection, and post-award functions. GS-13 To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 detailed budget analysis on grant applications and modifications; 2) monitoring performance of grant recipients through review of financial and performance status reports; 3) providing peer review and oversight of financial assistance actions, including pre-award, selection, and post-award functions; and 4) providing guidance to staff on the interpretation and application of rules and regulations related to grants or cooperative agreements (such as the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act; 2 CFR 200-230). Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. 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.

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]