Grants Specialist

This position is responsible for supporting the administration of existing MPCA Grants in collaboration with the other Grants Specialist across the division and agency as part of the Minnesota Climate Smart Food Systems Initiative (CSFS). The Minnesota CSFS Initiative is a suite of programs focused on a holistic approach to reduce climate pollution and build equity in Minnesota’s food systems. This position will specifically be working to support the Tribal sovereignty, vibrant local food economies, and Industrial Innovation grant distribution and management for GHG reduction activities in food systems in Minnesota.

In addition, the position will support grant closeout and management processes of other climate-related funding.

• Two (2) years of professional contract and/or grant development experience.

OR

• A bachelor s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field and 1 year of professional or 2 years of technical experience in professional contract and/or grant development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be highly organized, determine priorities, balancing a variety of duties running concurrently and work under time pressure.
• Excellent human relations skills in order to maintain effective working relationships with management, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.

Minimum qualifications are subject to review and may require meeting additional criteria as specified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, executive orders and procedures regarding contract development and administration.
• Experience with developing guidance or providing training on contracts/grants management.
• Database skills sufficient for accurate data entry and data management.
• Familiarity with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), OnBase and/or Tempo databases.
• Knowledge of audit procedures and internal controls.
• Experience working in environmental protection, water resources, or related environmental field.

• Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

• Position duties may require travel, but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference / Records Check
• License / Certification Verification where applicable

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• Your benefits may include:
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and…