Grants Management Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/12/2024 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM’s Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP click here
Fish and Wildlife Service will be filling two Grants Management Specialists, in the Office of Conservation Investment, GS-1170-7/9 permanent full-time positions (one per location) at: Region 5, Hadley, MA Region 4, Negotiable Within the SE Region (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, PR and VI) This position is also open to status candidates under announcement MR-25-12592851-AA-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.