Grants Supervisor-Office of Homeland Security

The Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to provide a safe and secure Missouri for all citizens and visitors. We value Trust, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Diversity, and Teamwork. The Missouri Department of Public Safety, Office of the Director, DPS Grants is seeking a professional to join the Missouri Office of Homeland Security team. This supervisory position is accountable for the following responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities

• Train and supervise work performed by team members to include review and approval of all grant application and compliance workshop trainings.
• Interpret, explain, and apply state and federal rules, regulations and program guidelines for team members, applicants and subrecipients.
• Complete monthly fiscal reconciliation of all DPS Grant programs.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit program progress, status, and statistical reports as required.
• Create and submit mandatory annual reporting as required by statute or grant terms and conditions.
• Prepare local notice of funding opportunities for new and recurring grant programs and assist Grants Program Manager with federal applications and reporting for all grants.
• Review grant processes and stakeholder feedback to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Update monthly grant tracking spreadsheet for programmatic monthly reports for the Director’s Office.
• Represent the Director’s Office at applicable meetings and provide support staff to advisory boards and committees attached to state grant programs or as required by statute.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to supervise team members to include training, planning.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to logically analyze, synthesize and judge information, as well as the demonstrated ability to review and incorporate multiple sources of information in performing assignments.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities to achieve program goals.
• Ability to examine, account for, reconcile, analyze, and interpret accounting data and records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to organize work assignments and multi-task.
• Ability to travel if necessary.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently on projects while keeping open lines of communication.
• Capable of using discretion and sound judgement in carrying out job duties in rapidly changing work conditions and assignments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting; economics; business, nonprofit, or public administration; grant management; or a closely related area and/or 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Professional experience in these areas may substitute for education on a year for year basis.)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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