Disaster Services Consultant 2 - Grants (Hybrid Eligible)

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You’ll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency

Report In Location: 2855 W. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 day a week. Subject to change.

Under the general supervision of the Grants Administrator in the Preparedness Grants Branch, provides technical guidance & grants management, implementation & administration assistance (e.g., applications, budgets, work plans, etc.) to local governments, state agencies, regional teams & private non-profit agencies for preparedness grant programs (e.g., Homeland Security Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grant program, communications grant programs, hazardous materials grant program, & other federal & state programs); Coordinates state agency application & participation in preparedness grant programs.

Interfaces with local & state government & non-profit organizations to assure appropriate applications of federal, state, & local grant regulations (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations, Ohio Revised Code); Implements grant monitoring systems to ensure compliance with federal & state laws, regulations, policies & procedures; Completes desk & field monitoring visits of grant projects to review & evaluate local fiscal & programmatic records, confirm program compliance & progress, identify & resolve discrepancies, & issue reports on findings; Coordinates & approves local & state government & non-profit organizations federal reporting requirements to include entry & submission of the state's required federal reports (e.g. Biannual Strategy Implementation Report, Categorical Assistance Progress Report).

Creates grant commitments for local & state government & non-profit organizations in State accounting system; Reviews & certifies local & state government & non-profit organizations expenditures, & submits necessary documentation (e.g. Cash Requests, Invoices, Time/Attendance reports) to Fiscal Department for payment of eligible costs; Reconciles sub-grantee accounts with Fiscal Department personnel & state accounting system; Identifies & resolves differences between sub-grantee, Grants Branch, & state fiscal records; Maintains local & state government & non-profit organizations grant budget & expenditure details in Agency grants management system; Maintains detailed records of local & state government & non-profit organizations grant records to include all monitoring visits & responses from sub-grantees; Facilitates responses to &/or for federal, state, &/or local auditor questions.

Develops & recommends improvements to the branch's Grants Administrative Plan; Assists in development of grant guidance for eligible grant applicants that outlines federal & state program requirements & restrictions; Develops & conducts training for local & state government & non-profit organizations on adherence to state & federal grant regulations, achieving grant program priorities, grant planning & proper grant administration.

Travels to, participates in, & represents the Agency at local, state, & federal conferences or workshops pertaining to homeland security & emergency management grant programs &/or management; Presents State policy to local governments for homeland security & emergency management; Develops presentations for Agency use at local, state, & federal grant management conferences or workshops; Travels to & participates in homeland security exercises at state & local level. Supports activities in the State Emergency Operations Center when directed; Performs other duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration; 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Emergency Management

Technical Skills: Emergency Management, Grants Administration

Professional Skills: Customer Focus