Nonprofit Security Grant Program Manager - Program Planner 3

Nonprofit Security Grant Program Manager - Program Planner 3

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Response Division, is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated self-starter to join the Non-Disaster Grants and Administration Bureau. As part of our continued growth and commitment to compliance excellence, the candidate is responsible for ensuring adherence to grant regulations, policies, and procedures. Incumbent will serve as the lead Nonprofit Security Grant Program Manager.

The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management's (HSEMD) Mission Statement is Enhancing the quality of life for Iowans by preparing our State and building resilient communities. The person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the HSEMDs four core values : MISSION ORIENTED, INTEGRITY, DISTINGUISHED, ONE TEAM.

The successful candidate will serve citizens of Iowa through timely and accurate reimbursements for works completed under federal emergency preparedness grants. Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours a week and be able to work effectively in stressful situations. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team. Must be able to read, understand, and interpret federal code of regulations related to grant administration. Candidate will need to provide extensive technical assistance to applicants. Overtime may be required during times of disaster response operations.

Primary job functions of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Manage the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
• Be responsible for all phases of grant management from application through final report and closeout.
• Ensure all grant work meets state and federal requirements.
• Coordinate with grants' Project Officers.
• Seek and approve subrecipients applications.
• Review grant reimbursement request and approve grant payments.
• Provide technical assistance and training to Project Officers and subrecipients on how to complete and approve work plans and meet budget requirements.
• Negotiate with federal agencies on grant modifications and budget adjustments.
• Prepare and secure federal agency approvals for equipment purchases.
• Prepare all required quarterly, semiannual and final reports.
• Alert management team of issues and concerns.
• Prevent disallowable, unnecessary, or unreasonable grant expenditures.
• Assist with subrecipient compliance monitoring.
• Respond to emergency response operations when needed.

What We Offer You :

For additional information on benefits, please visit the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website.

Travel : Some travel required. This position will require a presence in the office on a regular basis. There will be a potential option for some remote work once on-boarding and training have been completed, but this is not a full-time remote work position.

Working Hours : 8 : 00 A.M. to 4 : 30 P.M., travel required in and out of state, overtime required during times of disaster, including weekends.

HSEMD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, consistent with applicable state and federal policies and regulations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification :

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