Summary The United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration, Atlanta Regional Office is recruiting for a Grants Management Specialist at the GS-13 level. This position is inside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities Duties for this position include: Executes post award grants management administration typically, including reviewing, preparing and approving amendments, (e.g. budget and budget narrative documents, equipment purchases, and processing period of performance extensions), and incorporating grant revisions into the grant agreement using electronic grants management systems, and ensuring compliance with Federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain grant files to adhere to Employment and Training Administration (ETA) established policies and procedures for grant management documentation requirements. Plans, leads/coordinates, and conducts special management or compliance reviews involving complex and highly sensitive issues. Executes Regional Office audit resolution and debt collection responsibilities for ETA grants, beginning with the identification and analysis of grantee compliance with the applicable statues and regulations and culminating in the initiation of formal debt collection procedures. Participates with Grant Officer and documents negotiations with grantees to resolve compliance issues and the implementation of corrective actions, including payback of improper grantee/contractor expenditures. Develops finding of fact in order to sustain a determination of the allegation or issue; prepares comprehensive reports of findings and makes recommendations as to the future course of action. In coordination with the program offices, establishes liaison with the National Office and takes the lead in the initiation, control processing, and review of Critical Incident Reports (CIR). Provides advice, interpretation, and guidance on statutes, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to the award program in general. Prepares and delivers presentations to various internal and external audiences. Serves as the Regional Disclosure Officer; gives advice to all components of the Regional Office on questions regarding the disclosure of information and materials under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Develops and provides Region wide or special individualized technical assistance/training to Regional Office staff, grantees, and sub-grantees on grants management administration, uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, audit resolution, and debt collection systems. Acts as liaison in connection with requests for information or assistance received from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and external regulatory agencies, such as the General Accounting Office (GAO), the U.S. Attorney, or State and local enforcement or compliance agencies. Exercises positive interpersonal relationships with grantees and stakeholders. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For GS-13 Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience includes ALL of the following: -Managing grants by applying knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (e.g. Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations) of grant or cooperative agreement programs. Examples include , but not limited to: Primary contact for a grant program, review and make grant action recommendations to the Grant Officer, and review and process grant amendments using electronic grant systems. -Experience with audit resolution, grant closeout cases, and/or formal debt collection proceedings; AND -Providing technical assistance and/or, training, and services to grantees. Examples of grantees include, but not limited to: Grant recipients: Such as, States, Institutions of higher level education, and non-profit organizations. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC, WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Education There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
