JOB CODE: 13-1023 SALARY: $18.88 - $34.99
STATUS: Full-time, Permanent, Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Grants & Contracts Office
LOCATION: Ionkwakiohkwaróron REPORTS TO: Grants & Contracts Manager
TELECOMMUTE: Yes FLEET: NO
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Grants & Contracts Program Manager, the Grants Officer (GO) is responsible for providing administrative support for the management of post-award grant administration operations for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Programs. The GO is responsible for monitoring grant contracts reporting and assisting with the compliance with federal, state and tribal laws, and maintaining grant management software and portals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Be familiar with grant management and grant projects.
• Initiates and tracks the internal approval process for Grant Awards, including the filing and upkeep of grant program documents in electronic and hard file.
• Monitors reporting schedules, deadlines, and requirements to ensure consistent grant processing.
• Maintains accounts in various online grant portals in order to submit reports, amendments, and other post-award documents.
• Maintains accounts on behalf of Tribal Council in online grant portals to monitor progress.
• Assist programs with grant management software and portals for post-award activities. Troubleshoot issues with reporting portals when necessary.
• Assist project support team with creation of reports, tables and schedules needed for project management.
• Assist program managers to ensure proper and timely submission of all required grant reports, amendments, contract documents and accurate maintenance of records.
• Keeps program managers advised of policies and procedures in the areas of expenditure report and provides guidance when necessary.
• Supports sub recipient management and monitoring in compliance with 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and other regulations or restrictions.
• Responds to federal and state agencies when necessary.
• Interact and maintain professional working relationships with all divisions and departments.
• Promote a culture of data and information sharing.
• Upholds the customer service standards set forth by SRMT.
• Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
· Associates degree (A. A.) from two-year College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field; OR
· 2 years related experience/ training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· 1 year past experience with federal grants and reporting portals is PREFERRED
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills including word, excel, adobe. Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations and ability to coordinate the development of complex documents. Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job related factor
The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check prior to employment.
Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.
INTERVIEW
Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.
EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY
Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.