Grants Management Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/06/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-07] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-05 in the Federal service. Experience may include: Reviewing grant documents (e.g. proposals, grants, cooperative agreements) for completeness; Entering information into an automated tracking system on award activities; Utilizing computer software applications to prepare documents, reports, or correspondences; and assist with researching laws, regulations and policies used to manage a financial assistance award. OR Successful completion of 1 full year (18 semester hours) of graduate education or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree in a field of study that demonstrates the competencies required by this position with either (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; (2) a 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale for all required courses completed in a qualifying major field of study at either the time of application or during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum; (3) class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or a major subdivision of the college; or, (4) membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies. A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. Minimum Qualification [GS-09] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-07 in the Federal service. Experience may include: Ensure financial assistance duties assigned are executed in accordance with all applicable regulations and guidelines; Conduct liaison between the federal program and outside entities; Experience in administration, modification and termination of financial assistance actions and budget analysis functions; and Reviewing basic financial information from pulled queries. OR Possess a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a related field such as Business Administration, or Public Administration and that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this work; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR Possess a combination of specialized experience as described in 1 above and graduate education beyond the first year as described in 2 above, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts to verify your education and include proof of your experience in the text of your resume. 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.
Fish and Wildlife Service will be filling two Grants Management Specialists positions, GS-1170-7/9 permanent full-time positions (one per location) at: Region 5, Office of Conservation Investment, Hadley, MA Region 4, Office of Conservation Investment, Atlanta, GA Salaries for Advertised Locations This position is also open to status candidates under announcement MR-12590459-AA-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.