Federal Programs Fiscal Specialist

Darlington County School District Darlington County School District
- Darlington , South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Darlington County School District Darlington County School District
- Darlington , South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job : 5900272

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Description: Federal Programs Fiscal Specialist / Title I 240-day position Salary: $41,936 (based on verified full-time experience and education)

Location: The normal place of work is on the premises of Darlington County School District.

Darlington County School District reserves the right to require you to work at such other place or places as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Available: Immediately

* A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

General Definition of Work:

The Federal Programs Fiscal Specialist provides professional fiscal, grant management, procurement, compliance, and administrative support for the Office of Federal Programs. This position manages the day-to-day financial administration of federal grants by ensuring expenditures comply with federal, state, and district requirements while supporting the effective implementation of federally funded programs.

Working collaboratively with district departments, schools, and state agencies, the Federal Programs Fiscal Specialist helps ensure responsible stewardship of federal resources through accurate financial management, regulatory compliance, procurement oversight, budget monitoring, and audit readiness. Through effective stewardship of federal funds, this position supports the district's commitment to excellence in teaching and learning by ensuring schools have the resources necessary to improve student achievement and provide high-quality educational opportunities for every student.

The position also provides timely financial information, technical assistance, and exceptional customer service to support district and school leaders.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Federal Programs

Essential Functions:

Fiscal Management & Grant Administration

• Monitor federal grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Analyze expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and budget availability.
• Reconcile grant accounts and identify budget variances while recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare financial reports, reimbursement documentation, budget summaries, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for audits, monitoring reviews, and reporting requirements.
• Utilize district financial and state grant management systems, including GEMS, GAPS, CRATE, Smart Fusion, and other assigned software.

Procurement & Inventory

• Process purchase orders, invoices, reimbursements, consultant agreements, contracts, and other procurement documentation in accordance with applicable purchasing requirements.
• Research vendors, obtain quotations, and coordinate purchasing using approved procurement methods.
• Maintain inventory records for equipment, technology, instructional materials, and other assets purchased with federal funds.
• Coordinate inventory distribution, transfers, annual inventory verification, and record retention requirements.
• Support schools and department staff with purchasing procedures, procurement documentation, and district financial systems.

Compliance & Program Support

• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), EDGAR, state regulations, district policies, and grant requirements.
• Prepare documentation for federal, state, and district monitoring activities…