Grants Management Specialist (FW1562-MN-002)ID:FW1562-MN-002Location:BloomingtonProgram:FWSWage/Hr:$70.00Hours/Week:14 hrs per week -- Estimated 250 total hoursMinimum Age:55The Fish and Wildlife Service Experienced Services Program was established to create a unique partnership to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The Fish and Wildlife ESP connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the Fish and Wildlife Service to provide scientific, technical, and administrative services in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service priority multiple-use related programs and authorities. The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as Enrollee and are not employees of FWS or National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). NEW Solutions is the ESP Non-governmental organization (NGO) responsible for administrative aspects of the Program, and the Enrollees work under Fish and Wildlife Service direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out the Fish and Wildlife Service mission. Fish and Wildlife Service ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current, to access new training opportunities, to engage in gainful project-based positions, and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy and their own financial security. Background security investigation may be required prior to start date. Location, hours and hourly pay are noted in this position description. FWS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for approximately 250 hours at 14 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors).Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in business or government agency administration OR BA/BS Degree in science, business, natural resources, or other OR Previously completed training in grant administration, databasesExperience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPointDuties:Enrollee will be responsible for assisting with grant and cooperative agreement application documentation for new awards, modifications, and closeouts as well as assisting with monitoring activities such as report compliance documentation. Communicates with, supports, and assists external partners with enrollment, forms, and reporting procedures. Supports Grant Solutions learning and education for US FWS practitioners. Troubleshoot difficulties with Grant Solutions software platform and internal procedures while providing feedback to Financial Assistance Support and Oversight (FASO) branch leadership.Complete new financial assistance awards60%Complete financial assistance award modifications and closeouts25%Support enrollment of new partners and reporting procedures15%Other:On the job training provided as neededRequired Certifications: ??Grant Solutions training and knowledge.?Remote work arrangements are available for this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.
