Contracts and Grants Reviewer 3-4 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5034983) Apply  Contracts and Grants Reviewer 3-4 Salary $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 211575 Department Lakefront Management Authority Opening Date 08/06/2025 Closing Date 8/13/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Lakefront Management Authority manages , controls, regulates, operates, and maintains any non-flood protection facility or improvement asset or function within a levee district within the jurisdiction of a flood protection authority. About this position: This position will manage the entire grant process for the agency, which would include but not be limited to, identifying and applying for grants from governmental and non-governmental agencies. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Negotiating Agreements: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives. Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. Developing Plans:The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans. Fostering Engagement: The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization. Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline. Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR An advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus one year of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166140) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Serves as a point of contact for the FAA, Departments of Transportation and Development, and any other Federal, State, or local public and private entities relative to grants. + Develops and updates policies and uniform procedures governing the grant management program and provides information to staff relative to said policies and procedures. + Works under the supervision of the Admin Program Manager to identify needs and potential funding sources. • Researches and identifies potential Federal, State, local government, and private sector grant opportunities as requested. + Coordinates with Federal, State, and local government and private sector grants management officials and other sources to submit grant requests and applications, ensure that submittals conform to appropriate laws, policies, requirements, and regulations, and to resolve any potential issues. + Develops and prepares complex grant requests and applications in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures. + The position has primary responsibility for administering awarded grants. Ensures grants are administered in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, as well as all rules and requirements of the grant provider. Identifies and promptly resolves any issues related to the same. + Receives grant funds and ensures financial records are maintained as required for the grants program. Coordinates with the Admin Program Manager regarding the processing of funds. + Maintains documents and records for the grant management program and ensures compliance with record retention policy and grant requirements. + Assists as requested with the development of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Bids, and other solicitations for services, work, or products for grant-funded projects and ensures review, selection, and award processes are conducted in accordance with the appropriate Federal, State, and/or local laws and regulations and in accordance the requirements of the grant provider. + Provides support as requested to the Director of Operations and Engineering and/or designated staff in the negotiation, preparation, and award of contracts for grant-funded projects. Coordinates with the agency/entity awarding the grant on grant/award requirements. + Monitors progress of work for grant-funded projects and prepares periodic progress reports as needed. + Reviews contract payment requests and ensures payment costs are allowable and funded. • Complies with all Federal, State, and local reporting requirements, as well as reporting requirements of grant providers. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Keljuane Brownfield Lakefront Authority Management kbrownfield@NOLAlakefront.com 504-355-5990 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 DA: Rate your ability to demonstrate accountability based on our definition: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating accountability + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate accountability + 3= I can demonstrate accountability + 4= I can demonstrate accountability and help others improve their ability to demonstrate accountability 02 DA: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03 DIn: Rate your ability to demonstrate initiative based on our definition: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating initiative + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate initiative + 3= I can demonstrate initiative + 4= I can and help others improve their ability to demonstrate initiative 04 DIn: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 DP: Rate your ability to develop plans based on our definition: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable developing plans + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to develop plans + 3= I can develop plans + 4= I can develop plans and help others improve their ability to develop plans 06 DP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 FPP: Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures + 3= I can follow policies and procedures + 4= I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures 08 FPP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09 FE: Rate your ability to foster engagement based on our definition: The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable fostering engagement + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to foster engagement + 3= I can foster engagement + 4= I can foster engagement and help others improve their ability to foster engagement 10 FE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 11 MPr: Rate your ability to manage projects based on our definition: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing projects + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage projects + 3= I can manage projects + 4= I can manage projects and help others improve their ability to manage projects 12 MPr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 13 NA: Rate your ability to negotiate agreements based on our definition: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable negotiating agreements + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to negotiate agreements + 3= I can negotiate agreements + 4= I can negotiate agreements and help others improve their ability to negotiate agreements 14 NA: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 15 UD: Rate your ability to use data based on our definition: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable using data + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to use data + 3= I can use data + 4= I can use data and help others improve their ability to use data 16 UD: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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