Job Description

Posting number: 194389

Department: Department of Public Health

Division: Health Promotion and Services

Job classification: Grants Administrator II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health

Summary

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Working under the supervision of the RWB/HOPWA Program Administration Manager and with the RWB Services Team, this position will be responsible for all aspects of administering and implementing the Ryan White Part B Ending the Epidemics (EHE) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs.

• Plans, administers, and implements the Ryan White Part B Ending the HIV Epidemic (RWB EHE) and the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) programs in coordination with Division management staff for coordinated implementation. Serves as primary contact to the RWB EHE HRSA and HOPWA Project Officers. Responsible for RWB EHE and HOPWA grant applications and all reporting requirements. With the RWB Program Manager, develops the RWB EHE and HOPWA budgets, subrecipient allocations, and monitors program expenditures. Supervises EHE/HOPWA Program Coordinator and EHE Evaluation Coordinator assisting with grant responsibilities.
• Implements project initiatives through the RWB EHE and HOWPA Requests for Grant Application (RFGA) or other collaborative processes including writing the RFGA, MOAs/contracts, reviewing submitted applications, and leading implementation of new programs, services, and partnerships funded by RWB EHE and HOPWA. Develop/write policies and procedures for RWB EHE and HOPWA program and initiatives in coordination with RWB program and Division initiatives. Provides related technical assistance to subrecipients on all program aspects routinely and as needed for program implementation, reporting, and evaluation.
• Responsible for monitoring subrecipients through budget reviews, reporting, site visits, individual subrecipient monitoring calls, and RWB EHE subrecipient/stakeholder meetings. Maintains and updates EHE monitoring tools used for monitoring subrecipients, including reports and site visit tools.
• Develops EHE and HOPWA Program Evaluation Plan and Workplans to evaluate the program for outcomes using Provide Enterprise and annual Epi Profile data. Communicates program objectives/activities and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, including DPH management, HPC, RWB Directors, MCM, EHE Steering Committee, etc... Develops presentations for conferences, committees, and meetings.
• Participates in TA sessions offered through HRSA and their partners. Collaborates with STD/HIV/VH and Surveillance Divisions on all EHE and HOPWA projects. For RW EHE funded projects, coordinates with Divisions designated staff for collection of all requested reporting and evaluation requirements and routine updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned, ensuring timely and efficient operations, including but not limited to serving as backup for RW Administration Team and RW Services Team members, as needed.

Examples of duties

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and experience in contracts and grant administration activities.

Agency Additional Requirements: Minimum requirements include a bachelors' degree in a relevant field, such as public health, health administration, or social sciences.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Qualifications

Prefer master's degree in a relevant field and 4 years federal grant administration and implementation work experience.

Supplemental information

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.