Public Safety Grants Representative

Overview

The incumbent will report to the Grants Program Administration Unit within the Office of Administration and Finance.

• Provide management within the Administration Unit.
• Develop and coordinate various federal applications for funding through the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/FEMA and the US Department of Transportation and conduct reviews of local applications.
• Coordinate with internal and external agency personnel to execute and monitor grant contracts. Prepare written reports and briefings for Grants Director and Executive staff.
• Review grant contracts from applications/RFPs, including project budgets, workplans, and special conditions, according to state and federal guidelines.
• Review and monitor expenditures and programs of local and state grantees to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Provide assistance to grantees in administering their grant funded programs and prepare programmatic and fiscal reports.
• Coordinate and compile information to ensure various state and federal reporting requirements for grant funds are met.
• Candidates should possess the ability to speak comfortably with various group sizes and levels of professionals.
• Travel is required.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (as described in the original posting):

REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER Current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Public Safety Grants Representative 3 and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE:

This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website to determine transfer eligibility.

NOTE:

Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING:
Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination. In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.