Title: Grants Specialist #01401
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $57,733 - $83,811 annually
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Grants Specialist within the Division of Marketing and Development. This position will provide grant administration and program support to the Division of Marketing and Development and its Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development, including the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and other state and Federal programs promoting Virginia's agriculture and forest products sector. The Grants Specialist will ensure timely and successful implementation of project activities and compliance with all program regulations, ensures that grantees utilize funding sources in accordance with program requirements, coordinate local project monitoring and reporting for assigned programs, and maintain coordination and collaboration with other offices and programs both within and outside of the Agency to carry out these functions. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Significant knowledge of the principles of grant management. Ability to research, understand, apply, and write about grant program code policies and guidelines for the implementation of State and Federally funded programs. Experience preparing accurate financial records and reporting requirements. Experience managing all administrative aspects of a comprehensive grant program to include handling grant reimbursements and needed documentation. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with organizations and individuals associated with planning and implementing projects designed to carry out the mission of funding source(s), to work comfortably with diverse constituencies, discern their needs, and develop an appropriate level of assistance; to manage time strategically and handle multiple projects and priorities, and to develop expertise in required subject areas. Excellent customer service and oral and written communication skills to include public speaking in addition to computer proficiency.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities to include accounting/auditing, business administration, or a related discipline to include knowledge of food-based or agriculture-based assistance programs, incentives, and organizations. Experience managing aspects of a government grant program including handling grant reimbursements, budgeting and reporting. Experience working with local, state or federal governments on grant programs or a food-related grant program.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3531
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
