Title: Grants Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Henrico1

Agency Website: www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs serves the citizens of the Commonwealth by enhancing public safety through supplemental funding to local governments, education, and training to first responders, fire prevention and life safety education through community risk reduction and statewide fire code enforcement.

About the Position
This position ensures financial compliance for VDFP’s grant awards and entitlements made to 322 jurisdictions throughout the Commonwealth. This position will be responsible for but not limited to preparing project agreements and issuing awards for VDFP’s grants program; assisting with the agency’s grant-making activities as it relates to the administrative functions for all VDFP federal/state grants; and ensuring compliance with all regulations and requirements. The incumbent of this position will provide funding guidance and support to grant awardees and stockholders in the fire community; apply for federal funding to ensure additional funding sources are available to provide support for agency programs; and implement policies and procedures by which the agency administers its financial assistance programs. This position will also be responsible for providing training on the grant program parameters and procedures and assists with the development and review of the Agency’s budget (General and Non-General funds).

Minimum Qualifications

●Experience demonstrating the ability to interpret and analyze financial rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to evaluate financial compliance.
●Knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting practices.
●Considerable knowledge of state and federal grant funding program regulations/procedures, practices, and policies.
●Experience working as a member of a team as well as a subject matter expert providing technical guidance in an organization with a diverse customer base and staff.
●The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, must convey complex information in a public facing environment.
●Experience demonstrating the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
●Extensive experience working in the field of customer service with internal and external stakeholders.
●Proficiency using calculator, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google, and Internet Explorer.
●Background check and valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.

Additional Considerations

●Experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of revenue and expenditure processing.
●Considerable experience demonstrating knowledge of grant life cycle to include performing grant needs assessment, grant sourcing, developing grant proposals, and grant closeout process desired.
●Considerable experience in the fields of financial analysis, accounting, auditing, grant financial management, and federal and state grant programming and procedures desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Criminal History: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Other: Must be eligible for employment in the State of Virginia and at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired or re-hired employees to the State.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check. State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. You may apply for this position at Home. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance.

VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED 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. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). 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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). 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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.