Fiscal Grants Coordinator

Title: Fiscal Grants Coordinator

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $88,500 - $90,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Performs advanced and skilled accounting, administrative and technical work in the implementation of overall agency grant management, federal reporting, and compliance. Maintains a high level of professionalism with internal and external relationships. Assists the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Principal Investigator and PHIG Grants Manager in the development and implementation of goals, reporting, and procedures relating to accounting, grant management, and audit preparedness.

Works collaboratively with the Office of Grant Administration (OAG) on preparation of Federal Financial Reports. Identifies expenditure variances and recommends methods, strategies, and procedures to ensure allocated resources are neither exceeded nor significantly under-spent. Serves as a resource to Program Offices and LHD staff and contractors on resolving complex grant-related fiscal functions; develops procedural changes and/or recommends process changes; responds to inquiries and audit activities, recommends corrective actions, and ensures appropriate follow-up.

Stays current on federal and state grant regulations to ensure agency compliance. Performs all other related work as required.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant for 1.5 year period ending 11/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review 10/01/2027 and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

• 1. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and municipal finance and grants management
• 2. Extensive knowledge of the laws governing the administration of state and federal grants
• 3. Working knowledge of computer operations including accounting/financial management software applications
• 4. Experience preparing financial reports and maintaining detailed and extensive records
• 5. Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines
• 6. Experience working effectively with local, state, and federal agencies and officials
• 7. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration and work well with others in a variety of settings
• 8. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• 9. Experience providing training and technical guidance/consultation to a variety of audiences
• 10. Skill in the operation and maintenance of various types of office equipment, including accounting software, word-processing, and Excel spreadsheets

• 1. Experience in federal grant application development, submission, and reporting.
• 2. Experience developing and preparing federal grant budgets.
• 3. Experience managing federal budgets of at least $25 million, including expense reports, budget estimation, and briefing leadership regarding unspent funds.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information;

and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.