Grants Consultant

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.

If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

OVERVIEW OF JOB

The Grants Consultant position serves as a key staff member for award and grants management with the Office of State Economic Development within the Community Finance Division. The Grant Consultant position will work with the One Georgia Authority Economic Development Growth Expansion (EDGE program) and the Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grant program and other economic development programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, review and analysis of internal processes and controls to ensure timely processing of grant awards and draw requests, performance of grants management functions including the collection, review, and approval of reports from subrecipients, creation of monthly reports, etc.

The Grants Consultant is also responsible for addressing and/or resolving issues associated with eligibility of costs, budget compliance, and reporting, and assisting reviewing/scoring panels for Community Development Block Grant Annual Competition applications. This is a very detail-oriented position requiring advanced organizational skills initiative related to processing draw down request details. Other duties as assigned include other financial and programmatic reports requested by the Office Director or Managers.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION EXPECTATIONS

* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and conduct site visits.

* Manage clear, timely, and professional communication to support all phases of grant administration.

* Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of grant activities, decisions, and correspondence in accordance with program requirements.

* Organize and preserve complete, audit-ready grant files from project initiation through closeout.

* Uphold strict confidentiality regarding sensitive project, organizational, and participant information.

* Work effectively in a team environment and contribute constructively to shared objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains program-level financial management records. Performs tasks in an Grants Management System internet-based portal and File Maker based Grant Management System (GMS).

Oversees distribution of funds to grantees:

* Review requests for payment or reimbursement, coordinate with program staff to assure conditions for payment are met. Communicate issues to grantee and assist with resolution

* Set-up and/or process by grant and activity utilizing internal accounting as well as external systems

* Communicate with internal DCA Accounting / Finance Team regarding financial award set-up and draw payments

* Review amendment request, i.e. budget…