CPW GRANTS Specialist IV​/Grants Specialist; Denver

Job Title

Grants Management Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to seek out new grants, develop the branch's grant funding strategy, coordinate grant applications, and administer new grant awards for large-scale habitat projects, habitat corridors, wildlife crossings, and related research and on-the-ground project support. The position will seek to improve the Division's grant processes and resources generally and will support both grant seeking and external grant programs.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Attending CPW Branch meetings and other related meetings to gain insight regarding CPW staff funding needs and interests, as well as possible new grant opportunities.
• Searching for and identifying new federal and non-federal grant funding opportunities using various online tools, databases, and other resources.
• Analyzing potential opportunities to assess CPW eligibility by reviewing and analyzing proposed grant programs and determining the pros and cons of program requirements.
• Analyzing the opportunities in the context of CPW's project needs, operations, and policies to confirm criteria are allowable.
• Developing resources and strategies to communicate details about new opportunities to CPW staff.

Once new grant opportunities have been determined to be a good fit with CPW's projects or work, the position will work with the project managers and grantors as described in the duties that follow.

Integration of grant funding into the branch's planning includes:

• Considering the current budgetary constraints and whether the grant's match requirements can be accomplished within existing funding, if additional funding will need to be approved, or if the grant does not fit into budgetary priorities and should not be pursued.
• Guiding program staff regarding grant applications and financial arrangements with partners based on knowledge of fiscal rules, grant program requirements, grant best practices, and CPW's budget principles.
• Advising CPW staff regarding possible new broad federal funding agreements (e.g., Good Neighbor Agreements) to allow more streamlined availability of new grant funding for CPW.
• Pursuing and implementing grant opportunities to leverage funding while maintaining a manageable administrative burden and program goals.

Provide grant management, administration, and oversight for awarded grants, including federal programs, non-governmental organizations, private foundations, and state agencies.

Duties include:

• Review, track, and reconcile grant financial information in coordination with budget staff, accounting staff, capital development staff, program managers, and others during the grant period.
• Analyze grant program details to ensure the proper use of new grant award funds within CPW and to ensure the effective use of grant funds to grantors.
• Work with CPW staff to accurately use grant funds, manage grant projects, and provide performance reports.

Support may include grant preparation, review, submission, follow-up amendments, and any necessary subsequent coordination with the grantor and the CPW project leader to ensure the successful completion of the grant project.

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in natural-resources-related grant management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, forestry or an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Competencies:

• Experience finding, applying for, and working with grants supporting wildlife or natural resources
• Considera…