Grants Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Public Health, Government Administration
Grants Specialist (2 Positions)
Organization:
Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Alison Granger / argrangero.gov
Work Location:
EMA - EOC - JDF 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Primary
Location:
United States of America - OHIO
- Franklin County
- Columbus
Compensation: $30.55 per hour
Schedule:
Full-time
Work Hours:
7:30AM to 4:00PM
Classified Indicator:
Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill:
Emergency Management
Technical
Skills:
Emergency Management, Grants Administration
Professional
Skills:
Customer Focus
Agency Overview:
Emergency Management Agency Coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made.
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety:
- Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
- Free Parking!
- Free onsite Gym!
What You'll Do as a Disaster Services Consultant 2:
- Provide implementation & administration assistance to local governments, state agencies, regional teams & private non-profit agencies for preparedness grant programs (i.e., Homeland Security Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grant program, communications grant programs, Hazardous Materials Grant Program, & other federal & state programs);
- Coordinate state agency application & participation in preparedness grant programs;
- Interface with local & state government & non-profit organizations to assure appropriate applications of federal, state, & local grant regulations (i.e., Code of Federal Regulations, Ohio Revised Code);
- Implement grant monitoring systems to ensure compliance with federal & state laws, regulations, policies & procedures;
- Complete desk & field monitoring visits of grant projects to review & evaluate local fiscal & programmatic records, confirm program compliance & progress, identify & resolve discrepancies, & issue reports on findings;
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications:
OPTION 1: 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; AND must be able to provide own transportation.
OPTION 2:
Or completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; AND must be able to provide own transportation.
OPTION 3:
Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911; AND must be able to provide own transportation. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
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Job
Skills:
Emergency Management
Supplemental Information:
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