Grants and Contracts Officer Job at North Dakota State Government
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) team and make a difference in ND communities? Team DOCR is looking for a Grants and Contracts Officer located in or near Bismarck, ND. This position is within the Business Office and is responsible to research available grants and develop and write grant proposals for the DOCR. If you truly want to make a difference in our ND communities, are excited by challenges and always looking for ways to improve, and love working in a high-performing and constantly evolving state government agency, then this is the opportunity for you!
This position has a competitive starting salary and benefits package to include state paid family health insurance (no monthly premium for a family plan!), retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave that begins to accrue on day one, and more. For more information on the state employee benefits package, go to http://www.nd.gov/ndpers and click on Active Members.
Join our team of correctional professionals where we share a collective vision for healthy and productive neighbors, a safe North Dakota, and our mission is transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community.
Summary of Work
This position will research available grants and is responsible for developing and writing grant proposals for the DOCR. This position will oversee the process for writing a grant proposal that outlines how the agency would use the money and ensure grant funds, when awarded, are appropriately used, and ensure timeframes are met for grant requirements and assistance with grant reporting.
In addition, this position is responsible for receiving, reviewing and approving Crime Victim Compensation Program claim requests and reviewing and authorizing reimbursement of VOCA sub-recipient reimbursements according to contractual agreements and grant requirements. This position will assist in contract drafting and procurement processes for the DOCR and assist with other business office duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or in another field related to the summary of work.
Successful candidate must possess excellent report writing and communication skills, to include interpersonal relation skills. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and have excellent prioritization, time management, and organization skills. Proven ability to build relationships with co-workers and outside agencies. Flexibility to travel (attend various national and state-level meetings and travel to sub-recipient sites, may include overnight stays). Must have a valid class D driver's license and have the ability to travel from one location to another within the state on his or her own. Requires successful completion of the interview process, along with standard background checks.
Preference will be given to individuals with work experience or a background in grant management, claim management or finance and accounting.
Application Procedures
All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and summary of work.
Contact Travis Engelhardt at tlengelhardt@nd.gov, 701-328-6102, or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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