Grants Management Specialist (College Graduate)
Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-07/09 (College Graduate)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking bright, innovative, results-driven recent graduates under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA is a highly competitive authority appointing recent college graduates into entry-level personnel for subsequent advancement to the journey-level in professional and administrative career fields.
This job is open to
Recent graduates
Special authorities
Clarification from the agency
Recent graduates who have completed a qualifying bachelors, masters, professional, or doctorate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous (2) two years (using the date of your application for this vacancy). Exception: A veteran due to military service obligation was unable to apply with 2 years of receiving their degree, will have up to (4) four years after degree completion to apply.
Duties
This position is located in Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), a corporate staff office of the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator, with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD.
As a Grants Management Specialist you will perform the following duties:
- Participate in negotiations concerning complex grant awards; provide financial assistance and guidance on grants and cooperative agreements; review grant applications for compliance with appropriate regulations; and prepare grant and cooperative agreement awards and amendments for the Grant Officer's signature in compliance with appropriate regulations.
- Determine appropriate funding instruments, including contracts, grants or cooperative agreements, under which the award will be made, in accordance with Departmental guidelines and regulations. Advises applicants and grantees on financial and business management issues relevant to their applications.
- Perform cost analysis on complex grant application; and reviews financial statements such as audit reports for completeness and compliance with terms and conditions, and grant award regulations.
- Provide authoritative input to Team Leaders, Grants Officers, and Branch Chiefs; mentoring and instruction to junior grants specialist; and support and authoritative guidance to assist grantee institutions regarding grant-related questions and problems, clarification of policies and procedures, or requests for additional information
These duties are described at the GS-09; the GS-07 is developmental leading to such performance. All positions are developmental to the full performance level (FPL) GS-12. Promotion from grade 11 to grade 12 will be based upon application of a competency model that identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of all Grants Management Specialist.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.Must be suitable for Federal employment.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)A minimum one year probationary period will be required.Meet Recent Graduate Eligibility RequirementsIf selected, required to complete OGE Form 450 financial disclosure.This position is not in the bargaining unit.
NOTE:
College Transcript: Applicants must submit a copy of their college transcript that lists college courses, course title, and number of credit hours. If you have a future graduation date, you must provide a letter from the school registrars' office that includes the name of the student/applicant, the name of the school, and verification of your anticipated graduation date. The transcripts or letter must indicate that the degree has been conferred. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process, but an official certified copy must be received before you can report to duty.
Qualifying Education Institution: Any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To qualify at the GS-07 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level of the Federal service is defined as meeting ALL of the following experience:
- Participate in the reviewing and monitoring of grants and cooperative agreements for compliance with award terms and conditions in accordance with regulations; and
- Assist with investigating criteria, laws, rules, and regulations for legality and applicable information for creating agreements.
OR
EDUCATION: One full year of graduate-level education, if related.
or
Superior Academic Achievement as demonstrated by a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with one of the following. NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your application clearly states how you meet one of the provisions below:
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study;
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for required courses completed in a major field of study, or those courses completed in a major field of study during the last two years of undergraduate study;
- Class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision of the college;
- Membership in a national Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies.
OR
COMBINATION: A combination of related graduate-level education and specialized experience.
To qualify at the GS-09 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
- Participate in the reviewing and monitoring of grants and cooperative agreements for compliance with award terms and conditions in accordance with regulations;
- Assist with investigating criteria, laws, rules, and regulations for legality and applicable information for creating agreements; and
- Participate in the financial and administrative analyses of a variety of grant mechanisms to determine if costs are reasonable and allowable within prescribed policies.
OR
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LLB. Or J.D., if related.
OR
COMBINATION: A combination of graduate level education, beyond the first year (or 18 semester hours) in a related field of study as described above and specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Additional information
NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume, supporting documents and responses to the online questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you meet eligibility, minimum qualification and basic qualification requirements (if applicable).