Grants Administrator (Administrative Officer 2)

Reference #: 4643333
THE POSITION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Bureau of Veterans Affairs (DMVA), is seeking an individual to fill the position of a Grants Administrator (Administrative Officer 2). If you are an organized, productive individual, with excellent writing and research skill, we have the job for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Administrative Officer 2, you will serve as a Grants Administrator for the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Office of Veterans Affairs (DMVA-OVA) including but not limited to the Veterans Trust Fund (VTF), the Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Grant Program, and various Veterans programs and initiatives.

In this role, you will support the efforts of the  DMVA-OVA Resource and Grants manager in the proper administration of grants. Your responsibilities will include analyzing data from grant recipients to verify that expenditures, services provided, the number of veterans served, and other relevant factors align with the grants objectives. Additionally, you will assess the quality and effectiveness of grant programs, monitor performance metrics, and report your findings to the supervisor, offering recommendations to enhance grant initiatives and inform strategic decision-making.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with 45-minute lunch. May changed based on operational needs.
This position requires travel and overtime as needed.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as an Administrative Officer 1; or
Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelors degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:
You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx nd click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.