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Grants Management Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to seek out new grants, develop the branch's grant funding strategy, coordinate grant applications, and administer new grant awards for large-scale habitat projects, habitat corridors, wildlife crossings, and related research and on-the-ground project support. The position will seek to improve the Division's grant processes and resources generally and will support both grant seeking and external grant programs.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Attending CPW Branch meetings and other related meetings to gain insight regarding CPW staff funding needs and interests, as well as possible new grant opportunities.
• Searching for and identifying new federal and non-federal grant funding opportunities using various online tools, databases, and other resources.
• Analyzing potential opportunities to assess CPW eligibility by reviewing and analyzing proposed grant programs and determining the pros and cons of program requirements.
• Analyzing the opportunities in the context of CPW's project needs, operations, and policies to confirm criteria are allowable.
• Developing resources and strategies to communicate details about new opportunities to CPW staff.

Once new grant opportunities have been determined to be a good fit with CPW's projects or work, the position will work with the project managers and grantors as described in the duties that follow.

Integration of grant funding into the branch's planning includes:

• Considering the current budgetary constraints and whether the grant's match requirements can be accomplished within existing funding, if additional funding will need to be approved, or if the grant does not fit into budgetary priorities and should not be pursued.
• Guiding program staff regarding grant applications and financial arrangements with partners based on knowledge of fiscal rules, grant program requirements, grant best practices, and CPW's budget principles.
• Advising CPW staff regarding possible new broad federal funding agreements (e.g., Good Neighbor Agreements) to allow more streamlined availability of new grant funding for CPW.
• Pursuing and implementing grant opportunities to leverage funding while maintaining a manageable administrative burden and program goals.

Provide grant management, administration, and oversight for awarded grants, including federal programs, non-governmental organizations, private foundations, and state agencies. Duties include:

• Review, track, and reconcile grant financial information in coordination with budget staff, accounting staff, capital development staff, program managers, and others during the grant period.
• Analyze grant program details to ensure the proper use of new grant award funds within CPW and to ensure the effective use of grant funds to grantors.
• Work with CPW staff to accurately use grant funds, manage grant projects, and provide performance reports.

Support may include grant preparation, review, submission, follow-up amendments, and any necessary subsequent coordination with the grantor and the CPW project leader to ensure the successful completion of the grant project.

Minimum Qualifications: Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in natural-resources-related grant management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, forestry or an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Competencies:

• Experience finding, applying for, and working with grants supporting wildlife or natural resources
• Considerable skill with grant proposal development and review, writing, management, and reporting activities
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple staff, stakeholders and authorizing groups with grant programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective strong working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to summarize operational, legal, regulatory, and financial information clearly and concisely and the ability to communicate through all avenues of communication (e.g., email, phone, website, in person, etc.)

Conditions of Employment:

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Travel around the state to attend meetings, provide training, and site visits. Occasional out of state travel for training or conferences.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver's license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

Appeal Rights:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

The Assessment Process:

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
• This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies at the same reporting level.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given