Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-13 (MAP)
Overview Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/16/2020 to 10/02/2020 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 13 Salary $102,663 to $133,465 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Duties SummaryThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), in Grants Management Division (GMD) with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MDResponsibilitiesAs a Grants Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Administer and coordinate a complex grants portfolio, and provide authoritative technical advice on all aspects of grants administration.
Plan, develop, and review grant funding requirements; and perform financial and administrative analyses of a variety of grants mechanisms to determine if costs are reasonable and allowable within prescribed policies covering items such as personal services, equipment, facilities, and other relevant factors.
Review and coordinate the business management activities related to the audit resolution of monetary and non-monetary findings identified in audits conducted in accordance with accepted government accounting standards.
Counsel and advise others including Federal staff, recipients, and applicants to accomplish program goals.
Keep supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments.
Respond to questions and resolves problems for staff.
Provide leadership and significantly contributes to ad-hoc or regular workgroups.
Provide technical authority in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, OMB and the agency.
Review and comment on proposed changes in rules or regulations, prepares presentations, special reports and training materials for staff.
Respond to letters, memos, phone calls, emails etc.
with grantee and Federal staff.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 10% domestic travel may be required for this position.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US 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).
Time-in-grade/band must be met by closing date of announcement.
If selected, required to complete OGE Form 450 financial disclosure.
This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
This position is not in the bargaining unitApplicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:
59 pm EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the US 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:
.
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 (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations eg, 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-13 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Provide advice and guidance in administering, reviewing, and monitoring Federal grants and cooperative agreements for compliance with award terms and conditions;Review complex grant and cooperative agreement applications using an electronic grants management system;Analyze financial statements and data for completeness and compliance with terms and conditions, and grant award regulations; andProvide technical assistance and information to internal and external customers regarding compliance with all applicable grants policies and regulationEducationEDUCATION:
There is no positive education requirement for this positionAdditional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100.
Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at:
.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions).
However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered.
The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants.
Ability to coordinate the grants process, including pre - and post- award activities.
Ability to perform a cost analysis on grant application budgets.
Ability to analyze financial data and resolve complex problems.
Ability to provide leadership and guidance.
Ability to communicate programmatic changes, policies, procedures, and guidelines orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.
Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.
103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.
If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.
To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No This job is open to Individuals with disabilities Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans Clarification from the agency VEOA, 30% Disabled.
Current or former employees at a land management agency who were initially hired under competitive procedures in a time-limited appointment.
Schedule A.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Administer and coordinate a complex grants portfolio, and provide authoritative technical advice on all aspects of grants administration.
Plan, develop, and review grant funding requirements; and perform financial and administrative analyses of a variety of grants mechanisms to determine if costs are reasonable and allowable within prescribed policies covering items such as personal services, equipment, facilities, and other relevant factors.
Review and coordinate the business management activities related to the audit resolution of monetary and non-monetary findings identified in audits conducted in accordance with accepted government accounting standards.
Counsel and advise others including Federal staff, recipients, and applicants to accomplish program goals.
Keep supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments.
Respond to questions and resolves problems for staff.
Provide leadership and significantly contributes to ad-hoc or regular workgroups.
Provide technical authority in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, OMB and the agency.
Review and comment on proposed changes in rules or regulations, prepares presentations, special reports and training materials for staff.
Respond to letters, memos, phone calls, emails etc.
with grantee and Federal staff.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 10% domestic travel may be required for this position.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US 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).
Time-in-grade/band must be met by closing date of announcement.
If selected, required to complete OGE Form 450 financial disclosure.
This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
This position is not in the bargaining unitApplicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:
59 pm EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the US 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:
.
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 (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations eg, 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-13 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Provide advice and guidance in administering, reviewing, and monitoring Federal grants and cooperative agreements for compliance with award terms and conditions;Review complex grant and cooperative agreement applications using an electronic grants management system;Analyze financial statements and data for completeness and compliance with terms and conditions, and grant award regulations; andProvide technical assistance and information to internal and external customers regarding compliance with all applicable grants policies and regulationEducationEDUCATION:
There is no positive education requirement for this positionAdditional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100.
Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at:
.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions).
However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered.
The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants.
Ability to coordinate the grants process, including pre - and post- award activities.
Ability to perform a cost analysis on grant application budgets.
Ability to analyze financial data and resolve complex problems.
Ability to provide leadership and guidance.
Ability to communicate programmatic changes, policies, procedures, and guidelines orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.
Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.
103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.
If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.
To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No This job is open to Individuals with disabilities Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans Clarification from the agency VEOA, 30% Disabled.
Current or former employees at a land management agency who were initially hired under competitive procedures in a time-limited appointment.
Schedule A.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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