Job Description

Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Grants Administrator I.

These positions are open to applicants across the state,

and physical work location will be one of the :

Asheville, Winston Salem, Mooresville, Wilmington, Washington.

*This is a REPOST of position 65035426 & 65035427.

Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. *

*This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined,

it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months).

If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview. *

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote

workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

This position is responsible for providing programmatic and fiscal oversight of the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grants administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Job duties include applying sound regulatory practices and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles to monitor ARPA grants and contracts for both programmatic and fiscal actions and to determine and ensure compliance with the state and federal regulations for direct grantees and sub-grantees receiving ARPA funds.

Key Responsibilities:

Fiscal monitoring of recipient and sub-recipient activity.

Analyzing and/or interpreting financial records to develop program procedures or financial models and/or databases. Responding to related invoicing and follow up on non-payment of amounts invoiced.

Preparing and submitting required reports on expenditures and business operations.

The position is field-based and requires travel to subrecipient site locations within the region. Approximately 40% travel is anticipated.

Project Management Office:

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Project Management Office responsible for the planning and implementation of programs, grant administration and sub recipient monitoring designated in the state statute/budget that are primarily focused on executing the programs associated with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, resiliency programming, and other large scale funding programs which will total about $3.5B in funding.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina\'s environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public\'s health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina\'s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state\'s school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at

the for more information.

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Recruitment Range: $40,442 - $62,390

This position is located at: DEQ Regional Offices: Asheville, Winston Salem, Mooresville, Wilmington, Washington

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, and/or policies related to grant programs.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or analyzing financial information, written findings and/or presenting recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an \xe2\x80\x9cequivalent combination of education and experience.\xe2\x80\x9d If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Applicants seeking Veteran\'s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Zachary Ford at 919-707-3708 or .

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

State of North Carolina