MRC Grant Assistant

Description

Pay Grade: J

Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking two highly qualified candidates for the position of MRC Grant Assistant within the Division of Health Protection, Emergency Preparedness Section in Atlanta Georgia.

Won't you join us?

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor the disbursement and utilization of funds for awardees and sub-recipients of the MRC-STTRONG grant.
• Maintain a comprehensive tracking system to monitor the flow of funds, ensuring accuracy and adherence to grant guidelines.
• Review awardees' and sub-recipients’ financial reports and expenses to verify compliance with grant regulations and budget restrictions.
• Collaborate with awardees and relevant stakeholders to address any funding-related queries or concerns.
• Provide guidance and support to awardees in understanding grant financial policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to MRC-STTRONG recipients and assist with facilitating development of additional MRC units
• Prepare regular reports and summaries detailing the funding status, including expenditure analysis and forecasting.
• Identify any potential budgetary issues or discrepancies and escalate them to the appropriate authorities.
• Conduct periodic site visits or meetings with volunteer units to assess financial management and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated with the MRC- STTRONG grant policies and guidelines to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is provided to awardees.
• Provide reports to MRC Statewide Coordinator and Volunteer Program Director as needed.
• Completing other duties as assigned that are relevant to successfully executing the grant including, but not limited to, attending key programmatic meetings and conferences, trainings, etc.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience related to area of assignment.

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.