· Personnel Home · MQ’s · Index · Examination Code: R ·
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs complex administrative,
managerial, and supervisory work with responsibility for the federal
homeland security grant program within the Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management. Responsible for overseeing the
development and implementation of methods related to the grant
program. Advises and consults with management on grant related
program matters; provides regular and special reports for decision
making purposes. Supervises the work of professional, technical and
support personnel. Coordinates the implementation and administration
of the federal homeland security grant program. Interacts with
federal and state agencies on program administration, funding levels,
and interpretation of regulations and policies. Interacts with
federal, state, and local government officials and community leaders
relative to program guidelines. Approves and oversees the approval
of the disbursement of funds to sub-grant agencies. Oversees the
monitoring of sub-grant projects. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Directs and coordinates staff in the implementation and
administration of state and federal homeland security grant
program.
Consults with federal and state agencies on program administration,
funding levels, and interpretation of regulations and policies.
Supervises the evaluation of homeland security grant-in-aid and/or
technical assistance programs.
Coordinates and oversees the development of the budget for West
Virginia's Homeland Security Grant Program and recommends the
allocation of funds to sub-grantees.
Oversees the disbursement of grant monies to sub-grant agencies.
Coordinates the preparation of progress reports required by the
federal government.
Oversees the preparation of regular and special reports on grant
program operations.
Interacts with non-profit agencies, federal, state, regional and
local government officials and agencies, and community leaders
relative to program guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to
homeland security grant programs.
Knowledge of homeland security needs of the target population of
grants administered.
Knowledge of the state and federal homeland security programs.
Knowledge of federal and state grant financial guidelines and
reporting requirements.
Ability to evaluate grant proposals of eligible agencies and
recommend funding levels.
Ability to work effectively with federal, state, regional, and local
officials, community leaders, and agencies in program
administration.
Ability to prepare written reports on program activities.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Minimum Qualifications
[Top]
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or
university.
Experience:
Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid
professional experience in grants development or grants
administration, program planning, project administration or
criminal justice, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Substitution:
A master's degree from an accredited college or
university may substitute for one year of the required non
supervisory experience.
Special Requirement:
This is a security sensitive position.
Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation
as a condition of employment.
Established: 8/18/05
Effective:
9/1/05