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About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of Community Development has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-618. There are two grant specialist positions dedicated to the LGAP and CWEF programs, and the manager has provided direct supervision to staff managing these grants.

The last two years the funding allocation has been $5 million, and we have been able to award both LGAP and CWEF grants across the State. The manager has also been tasked with setting up the new online grant management portal in an effort to move both programs paperless. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations.

Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR An advanced degree in business administration, public administration, or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Review and Evaluation/Staff Supervision Responsible for fund approval and cost center approval in LaGov for all LGAP/CWEF purchase orders. Maintains funding spreadsheets for all grant programs to track grant awards, sources of funding, and available funds.

Manages, trains, and supervises up to 2 professional staff members in grant administration, report completeness and accuracy, correspondence accuracy, and performance evaluation. Advises staff on approval/disapproval of requests from local governing bodies for program amendments and program changes. Acts as a second and final approval following other staff's review of requests for payments from the local governing bodies.

Reviews all correspondence to ensure correctness. Program Implementation/Grant Selection and Funding Responsible for the development of the Louisiana Government Assistance Program's and the Community Water Enrichment Fund's planning processes. This involves the publishing of administrative rules in the Louisiana Register that defines statewide objectives used to selectively distribute approximately $5-10 million per program in state funds per year to approximately 350 local rural municipalities and parishes for eligible activities.

Responsible for the establishment of the State's Louisiana Government Assistance Program's and the Community Water Enrichment Fund's equal funding level for all eligible parishes based on the total amount budgeted as aid to local governments. Responsible for development of the application process for both programs. Conducts trainings and creates training tools for eligible applicants regarding the application process and for grantees regarding the grant implementation process.

Participates in formal public hearings and/or meetings for discussion of the program, if required. Works closely with local and State agencies, planning organizations, mayors, elected officials, and engineers to provide necessary technical assistance and program guidance in complying with LGAP and CWEF requirements, enabling those entities to plan programs in an appropriate manner. Policy and Program Planning Prepares correspondence of a complex and sensitive nature for the Director, Commissioner of Administration, and Governor.

Meets, both personally and by telephone, with officials of federal and State agencies, local governing bodies, State legislators, federal legislators' staff, and professional organizations/business firms on issues relative to LGAP/CWEF Programs. Serves as speaker at meetings, seminars, forums, and conferences. Attends training seminars and meetings.

Ensures information regarding LGAP and CWEF programs on website and online portal is up to date and accurate. Participates in other activities which ensure the proper and effective management of the LGAP and CWEF Programs. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers.

Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov