New Job Contracts/Grants Reviewer 1 In Louisiana

This vacancy is located in the Department of Public Safety – Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

***THIS VACANCY WILL BE FILLED AS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY LIMITED TO CURRENT, PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. ***

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in contract/grant management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.

Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

For more information, please contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Shanice Allen
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fax: 225-925-3970
[email protected]

Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcript at the time of application. The equivalency evaluation and transcript can be attached to the electronic application, mailed, or faxed to (225) 925-3970.
Applications submitted without the above documents will not be considered.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.

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.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.

Function of Work:
To provide contract and/or grant management services.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close supervision from the Contracts/Grants Supervisor or Manager or other equivalent classified or unclassified administrator.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Contracts/Grants Reviewer 2 by performing routine entry level duties.

Tasks performed are at the entry level:
Prepares, develops, and monitors routine and less complex contracts and/or grants agreements, applications, budgets, amendments and sub-grant agreements in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.

Works with administrators, officials, and other personnel to solve contract problems.

Maintains records, prepares reports and/or correspondence relative to contracts and/or grants.

Provides assistance to program personnel in preparation of grants proposals or contracts agreements.

Reviews reports and records to ensure costs claimed are allowable, and to ensure contract/grant is on schedule and terms are being met.

Assists in the preparation of RFPs (Requests for Proposals).

Tracks the approval process of contracts/grants ensuring all necessary approvals are received. Researches grant awards and state appropriation budgets to make sure that funds are available.

Obtains and reviews performance evaluations after completion of a project to comply with state law within established time limits.

Performs original entries, reconciliations, and all adjustments to grants management accounting records.