Grant Manager

Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs work servicing complex administration related to the 2026-2029 National Park Service (NPS) Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund (ESHPF) grant administration for the Division.  Oversees one ESHPF grant.  Responsible for management of related federal funds, and management of one Survey Administrator position. Coordinates ESHPF National Register of Historic Places (NR) projects, including scoping, contract drafting and management, and schedule administration.  Responsible for execution of all projects, including procurement, project activities, project management, technical assistance for program compliance, reporting, budget coordination, correspondence with NPS, and other duties as assigned related to the grant. Manages relationships with external consultants and project partners. Serves as a primary point of contact for technical assistance and provides project management support.      

Must maintain an awareness of the status of potential and existing projects, handle complex recurring work and one-time problems, provide advice and assistance to other Division personnel whose assignments might include duties related to technical oversight and/or compliance of on-going projects. 

DURATION:

This position is funded through an Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund grant, as such it is subject to the funding provided under disaster relief efforts, specifically from NPS.  The position will be a three-year term position running from 2026 to 2029.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

AND

Two years of related professional experience

-OR-

Associates degree

AND

Four years of related professional experience

-OR-

Six years of related professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A basic knowledge and the ability to develop advanced knowledge of the following:

• Federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200 or similar
• Environmental Review/Assessment
• Historic Preservation
• Public Benefit Standard
• Consultant monitoring and/or audit

The following skills and abilities:

• Project management and risk assessment
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a diverse team
• Strong organizational skills to organize project management documentation effectively and efficiently
• Ability to coordinate and liaise between technical subject area experts and operational staff
• Must be able to coordinate with budgeting, procurement, historic preservation, and federal grant management programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members to ensure success of projects
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Management experience

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/telework) position.  This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.  Local periodic travel may be required.  Aside from approved travel, remote work location must be performed within the State of Georgia with availability to travel to Atlanta as requested or required.

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.