Grants Coordinator

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

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

 General Description:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities through the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. DCA offers a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. 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.

DCA is seeking a Grants Coordinator. The Grants Coordinator will coordinate subgrant programs including the Certified Local Government and Georgia Heritage Grant programs. Supports the disaster preparedness and recovery subgrants to local communities, as needed. Manages grant application, review, award, and close out processes.  Prepares contracts, reviews quarterly reporting, and draft documents (survey reports, design guidelines, condition assessment reports, etc.) produced by grantees in coordination with staff subject area experts.  Tracks grant financials and completes all annual reporting.  Provides guidance and technical advice to applicants relative to required Section 106 and NEPA reviews. Fields inquiries from the public, publicizes grant programs, and identifies future grants opportunities.  Assists in development of grant database system (NR-TIGERS) and easement reporting/tracking.  Creates and provides training for NR-TIGERS system.  Mangages and maintains accurate grant records in NR-TIGERS.  Supports other HPD program areas and participates in special projects as necessary.  Position requires up to 30% travel

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages grant application, review, award, and close out processes. 
• Reviews contracts, quarterly reporting, and draft documents (survey reports, design guidelines, condition assessment reports, etc.) produced by grantees in coordination with staff subject area experts.  Tracks grant financials and completes all annual reporting. 
• Provides guidance and technical advice to applicants relative to required Section 106 and NEPA reviews.
• Fields inquiries from public, publicizes grant programs, and identifies future grants opportunities. 
• Assists in development of grant database system. 
• Supports other HPD program areas and participates in special projects as necessary. 

Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in history, architecture, historic preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in a directly related field OR two years of experience required at the lower-level Curator/Preservationist 2 (NRP031) or position equivalent.

Position Requirements:

Job candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check, educational degree check, and reference checks prior to the extension of a job offer. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following qualifications:
• Completion of a Master's degree in Historic Preservation or closely related field
• Strong project management skills including experience managing or distributing grants
• Experience completing historic preservation reports and projects such as historic resource surveys, condition assessment reports, Section 106 reports
• Understanding of state and federal grant requirements including the Historic Preservation Fund Grant Manual
• Extensive experience in public speaking and relaying technical preservation information
• Experience working with a core SHPO program such as Tax Incentives, National Register, CLG, or Environmental Review
• Experience managing budgets and federal budgeting requirements
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, plans, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
• Understanding of preservation easement contracts and maintenance requirements

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. 

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 operates 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 accommodations.

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 an 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.