Grants Management Specialist

General Job Information

Job Summary

This position is located in the Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is the official arts agency of the District of Columbia.

The mission of CAH is to provide grants, programs and educational activities that encourage diverse artistic expressions and learning opportunities, so that all District of Columbia residents and visitors can experience the rich culture of our city.

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of duties related to the development and implementation of grants procedures, grant application review and evaluation, grant awards and community engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides customer service with potential grant applicants and grantees to clarify, interpret and resolve issues associated with CAH grant programs, and ensures grant programs are in compliance with District and agency policies and procedures.

Administers grants applications and awards documentation. Ensures that all grant reporting requirements are strictly adhered to, consistent with local and Federal law and policy.

Collaborates on the formulation of the grant guidelines, application criteria, application questions, panel membership and documentation for grants maintained by the agency.

• Monitors grants and grant-related activities consistent with the agency’s directives, grantor regulations and District of Columbia grants policies and procedures;
• gathers and inputs grants data and information in the agency’s aggregated database; ensures grantee payments and reporting is conducted in a timely manner;

conducts technical assistance workshops on the grants applications and programs. Conducts periodic site visits of grantees as part of monitoring and control of the grant awards and cultivates positive and supportive relationships.

Qualifications and Education

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-9 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent public or private sector.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Licenses and Certification

None

Working Conditions / Environment

The work is performed mostly in an office environment setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty : Monday Friday 8 : 15 AM 4 : 45 PM (Varies)

Pay Plan, Series, Grade : CS-1109-11

Salary Range : $65,285 - $84,167 Per Annual, based on funding

Promotion Potential : No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment : Career Service Permanent

Collective Bargaining Unit : This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation : The position has been deemed security-sensitive . Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

Residency Preference : Applicants claiming "Residency Preference will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years.

Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement : The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.