Grants Management Specialist (Mitigation)
Company: usagov
Location: Oakland
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
SummaryThis position is being announced under FEMA's Cadre of
On-call Response/Recovery Employee (CORE) Program.This is a
temporary appointment in the Excepted Service, not to exceed 2
years, with the option to extend based on workload and funding
availability. Veterans Preference does not apply to the CORE
selection process.View common definitions of terms found in this
announcement.This job is open to The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals
or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the
agencyThis Job is open to: U.S. CitizensDutiesThe Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help
protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components
work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our
transportation systems; protect the President and other
dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard
cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these
vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of
occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.When disaster strikes,
America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support
Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation
for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts
following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward
performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine
basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high-performance
workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional
information.EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular
and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not
every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All
positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency
management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work
at locations other than the official duty station, and may include
duties other than those specified in the employee's official
position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency
operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with
little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to
emergency sites with physically austere and operationally
challenging conditions.In this position, you will serve as a Grants
Management Specialist in the Mitigation Division, Region 9,
supporting the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
(BRIC) program, a program that supports states, local communities,
tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects
to reduce the risks from disasters and natural hazards.Typical
assignments include: Leading application reviews of project
proposals and providing assessments of conformance with applicable
guidelines for program eligibility and reasonableness of costs in
the budget.Ensuring that awards are issued in accordance with grant
requirements and agency policies and procedures.Preparing final
award packages to include the award letter, agreement articles,
special conditions, and obligating documents, and routing through
concurrence process and financial systems. Responding to inquiries
from stakeholders through written and verbal means and obtaining
subject matter expert and/or legal review, as needed. Explaining,
promoting, and educating applicants/recipients (for instance,
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial partners) on grant
development and grants management best practice topics through
training and outreach activities.Engaging customers and partners
through oral and written communication to build support and ensure
programs, projects, and services meet their expectations.Promotion
Potential: Positions filled under Stafford Act regulations
generally do not have documented promotion potential; however,
dependent on an employee's ability to perform higher level duties,
the continuing need for an employee to perform work associated with
a higher-level position, and administrative recommendation and
approval, promotions may be earned by CORE employees.Requirements
Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to be
considered for this position.You must successfully pass a
background investigation.Travel will be required.You must be able
to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.Selective service
registration is required for males born after 12/31/59.Please
review "Other Information" section for additional key
requirements.To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS
requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet
those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully
pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust
Moderate Sensitivity as a condition of placement into this
position. This may include a credit check after initial job
qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such
as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax
obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use
or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring
Policies for additional information). For more information on
background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM
Investigations.Please ensure you meet the qualification
requirements described below. QualificationsThe qualification
requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing
date of the announcement.You qualify for this position at the IC-09
level (starting salary $70,674) if you possess the following: One
full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower
grade (IC-07) in the Federal Service.This experience may have been
gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a
non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer;
however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of
specialized experience.Specialized experience for this position
includes:Assisting with writing, reviewing, or providing guidance
related to federal grants,Collaborating with internal and external
stakeholders to resolve grant program management and administration
issues; and,Performing financial performance reviews or audit
reports.ORmaster's or equivalent graduate degreeor2 full years of
progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a
degreeorLL.B. or J.D.ORCombination of education and experienceYou
qualify for this position at the IC-11 level (starting salary
$85,508) if you possess the following: One full year of specialized
experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-09) in the
Federal Service.This experience may have been gained in the federal
government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization,
the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must
clearly describe at least one year of specialized
experience.Specialized experience for this position
includes:Applying legislation, regulations, polices, or other
guidance to provide support to grant application eligibility
determinations, Preparing and/or monitoring reports on financial
data to identify trends or issues for leadership; and,Researching,
analyzing, and/or developing resolutions for grants-related
problems.ORPh.D. or equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of
progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a
degreeorLL.M.,ORCombination of education and experienceYou qualify
for this position at the IC-12 level (starting salary $102,489) if
you possess the following: One full year of specialized experience
equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-11) in the Federal
Service.This experience may have been gained in the federal
government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization,
the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must
clearly describe at least one year of specialized
experience.Specialized experience for this position
includes:Analyzing and/or evaluating data to assess and improve the
effectiveness of grant programs,Interpreting legislation,
regulations, policies, or other guidance to make eligibility
determinations for grant applications; and,Providing technical
advice to a variety of stakeholders regarding grants management
operations.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,
including volunteer work done through National Service programs
(e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,
professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community,
student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies,
knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and
experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will
receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer
experience.Your application must show that you meet all
requirements for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if
you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the
position.NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of
experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants
must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from
MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if
part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when
resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide
this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are
encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their
federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal
Resume, click here. NOTE: If you are using the USAJOBS Resume
Builder, please insert the dates of employment in MM/DD/YY format
at the top of the "Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills"
text field for each period of employment included on your
resume.Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees: To
accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions,
make sure to list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of each
deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were
responsible for during each deployment.Failure to provide this
information may result in disqualification.EducationNOTE:If you are
qualifying based on education and/or are selected for a position
which requires a college degree to meet minimum qualification
requirements, you will be required to submit your official college
transcript(s) at time of selection. Additional informationIf you
receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you
will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for
Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all
information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False
statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal
of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or
imprisonment.DHS uses E-verify, an internet-based system, to
confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the
United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities.This announcement may be used to fill one or more
vacancies.STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS: Cadre On Call
Response Employee (CORE) is an appointment type granted under the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act,
Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary
employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act.
Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the
excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature.All candidates must
be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in
the United States and its territories for an extended period of
time. Deployments may include working in excess of eight hours a
day, or in excess of 40 hours per week, including weekends and
holidays, and under stressful, physically demanding, and austere
conditions. When activated and deployed, you serve in a federal
travel status and are entitled to lodging, transportation and per
diem reimbursements for authorized expenses in accordance with
federal travel regulations.If selected for this position, and you
have not previously completed these requirements, you are subject
to (1) completion of a 2-day onboarding program at your primary
duty location; and, (2) completion of a subsequent, multiple day
orientation program within 90-120 days of hire, at a location to be
determined.Travel associated with the orientation portion of this
requirement may be at FEMA's expense.Applying to this announcement
certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your
application with others in DHS for similar positions.BenefitsA
career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.DHS offers competitive salaries and an
attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision,
life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings
Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee
Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework;
tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance;
health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed
to employee development and offers a variety of employee training
and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the
DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave
will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after
November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected
disability rating of 30 percent or more.Review our
benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position
you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or
intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the
specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be
evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.We will review your resume, supporting
documentation, and your responses to the occupational questionnaire
to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.If you
are qualified, you may be referred to a selection panel for
consideration.We recommend that you preview the online questions
for this announcement before you start the application
process.Interview Requirement.Interviews may be required for this
position.Failure to complete the interview may result in removal
from further consideration. You may preview questions for this
vacancy.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides
employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal
employee, you and your family will have access to a range of
benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits
package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term
care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a
401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program;
personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may
include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement;
transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness
programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee
development and offers a variety of employee training and
developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS
Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will
be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5,
2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating
of 30 percent or more.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits
depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position
is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency
for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required
DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family
may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the
type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.Your resume.Your responses to
the job questionnaire - You will be directed to the online job
questionnaire once you begin the application process for this
position.Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a
copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length
of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade
held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent
appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples
of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases
and accessions.Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy
of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an
accredited institution. Once selected and prior to appointment,
applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education
completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet
Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your
foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited
educational institutions in the United States. For example,
specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited
U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an
organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of
Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited
U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide
such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign
Qualifications for more information. If you are relying on your
education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be
accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards
qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or
degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide
all of the required information as stated in this vacancy
announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the
overall rating.How to ApplyTo begin your online application, click
"Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts
or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must
include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any
applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the
"Required Documents" section for additional information. All
application materials, including transcripts, must be in
English.Applications and supporting documentation will not be
accepted by mail or email. You must submit your resume, your online
questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern
standard time on the posted closing date of this job opportunity
announcement, or at 11:59 PM eastern standard time on the date the
application limit has been reached, whichever occurs first. It is
your responsibility to verify that any information entered or
uploaded is received and is accurate. Determining your eligibility
and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and
information provided, which may impact your referral for further
consideration. If a document is not legible, Human Resources will
not be able to view it in your application.We strongly encourage
you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have
access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented
system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet,
etc.), you may be able to submit a paper application and the
required forms.To do so, please contact the Human Resources
Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the
close of this announcement.Agency contact information Danielle
ChillemiPhone202-679-0217TDD800-877-8339Fax999-999-9999Emaildanielle.chillemi@fema.dhs.govAddressFEMA
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire
announcement Please apply online Washington, District of Columbia
20472 United StatesNext stepsOnce you submit your application, we
will assess your experience and training, identify the qualified
applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for
further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you
by email after each of these steps has been completed.We expect to
make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for
applications.If you are selected, we will conduct a
suitability/security background investigation.View more information
on applying for federal employment.Any Offers of employment made
pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all
applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive
Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance
and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies
concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Fair and
TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and
transparent. Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) PolicyReasonable accommodation policyFinancial
suitabilitySelective ServiceNew employee probationary
periodSignature and false statementsPrivacy ActSocial security
number requestRequired DocumentsYour resume.Your responses to the
job questionnaire - You will be directed to the online job
questionnaire once you begin the application process for this
position.Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a
copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length
of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade
held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent
appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples
of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases
and accessions.Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy
of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an
accredited institution. Once selected and prior to appointment,
applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education
completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet
Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your
foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited
educational institutions in the United States. For example,
specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited
U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an
organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of
Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited
U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide
such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign
Qualifications for more information. If you are relying on your
education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be
accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards
qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or
degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide
all of the required information as stated in this vacancy
announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the
overall rating.How to ApplyTo begin your online application, click
"Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts
or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must
include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any
applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the
"Required Documents" section for additional information. All
application materials, including transcripts, must be in
English.Applications and supporting documentation will not be
accepted by mail or email. You must submit your resume, your online
questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern
standard time on the posted closing date of this job opportunity
announcement, or at 11:59 PM eastern standard time on the date the
application limit has been reached, whichever occurs first. It is
your responsibility to verify that any information entered or
uploaded is received and is accurate. Determining your eligibility
and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and
information provided, which may impact your referral for further
consideration. If a document is not legible, Human Resources will
not be able to view it in your application.We strongly encourage
you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have
access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented
system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet,
etc.), you may be able to submit a paper application and the
required forms.To do so, please contact the Human Resources
Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the
close of this announcement.Agency contact information Danielle
ChillemiPhone202-679-0217TDD800-877-8339Fax999-999-9999Emaildanielle.chillemi@fema.dhs.govAddressFEMA
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire
announcement Please apply online Washington, District of Columbia
20472 United StatesNext stepsOnce you submit your application, we
will assess your experience and training, identify the qualified
applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for
further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you
by email after each of these steps has been completed.We expect to
make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for
applications.If you are selected, we will conduct a
suitability/security background investigation.View more information
on applying for federal employment.Any Offers of employment made
pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all
applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive
Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance
and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies
concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Fair &
TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and
transparent. Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) PolicyReasonable accommodation policyFinancial
suitabilitySelective ServiceNew employee probationary
periodSignature and false statementsPrivacy ActSocial security
number request
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