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Job Title:  

CDBG-DR Grants Analyst

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001320

Number of Openings:

0

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$57,000-$60,000

Job Description:

Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

Our Mission

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

Our Vision

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

Our Culture

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

General Description

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the CDBG-DR Program Director, performs work servicing complex disaster recovery administration related to community development projects. The incumbent maintains awareness of the status of potential and existing projects, handles complex recurring work and one-time issues, and provides advice and assistance to other Community Finance Division personnel whose assignments may include oversight and/or compliance duties related to CDBG-DR matters.

The Grants Analyst will maintain financial records across multiple grant management tools for all CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT projects and activities, provide technical assistance for financial compliance, review and respond to correspondence, prepare materials, facilitate presentations for subrecipients, applicants, and the public, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college university AND Two years of related professional experience OR
• Associate’s degree AND Four years of related professional experience OR
• Six years of related professional experience.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct eligibility and financial management reviews of subrecipient drawdowns for a variety of activity types, including but not limited to infrastructure, housing, planning, etc.
• Operate within the federal Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system, including but not limited to the creation of vouchers, maintaining obligations, and financial reporting requirements such as Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs)
• Serves as a Requisition Requestor in the State of Georgia’s Financial System
• Facilitate technical assistance for subrecipients, units of general local government, the public, and other stakeholders
• Prepare Grant Adjustment Notices for subrecipient and internally generated grant agreement adjustments, including but not limited to budget adjustments, period of performance extensions, and de-obligation of funds
• Maintain accurate, verifiable records of financial transactions across the portfolio of CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT awards
• Participate in monthly coordination calls for subrecipients, vendors, and state agency partners

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A basic knowledge and the ability to develop advanced knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations, including CDBG-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local grant management, with an emphasis on federal financial assistance programs
• Basic knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) for grant billing and reimbursements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and critical deadlines

Preference:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, have one or more of the following:

• Proven ability to review and process invoices, payroll records, construction pay requests, and other supporting documentation for financial drawdown requests
• Proven experience with preparing documentation for department audits
• Proven experience with the grant lifecycle, specifically post-award phases and closeout

Working Conditions:

• This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt.
• Periodic travel required, including air and car travel
• Central office environment currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office/part telework) position

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

• Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to perform office-related duties.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.
• Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled

This position is a Section 3 Covered Position under the HUD Act of 1968, and individuals who are Section 3 Residents and/or related Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

 

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or four (4) years of job-related experience in grants management, public funds administration, or accounting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.