Overview
Hourly rates within the Classified Bargaining Unit Pay Plan will change effective July 2, 2023. At that time, the starting rate (Step 1) for this job opening will be $28.58 per hour.
This position will provide leadership, coordination and administration of outdoor recreation grants as part of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR), including professional-level communication and administration work with FPR’s federally-funded and state-funded recreation grant programs. The position will be part of a team providing critical funding for improving Vermont’s outdoor recreation opportunities. This position may have opportunities for supervision. Some travel will be necessary and options for telework are available.
Specific duties of the position will be focused on the following:
- Administer state and federally-funded outdoor recreation grant programs,
- Serve as liaison for federal funding agencies,
- Collaborate with FPR business office and recreation program staff to efficiently and effectively oversee 50-75 active outdoor recreation grants at a time,
- Support process improvement and communication within the outdoor recreation grants team and with internal and external partners,
- Communicate grant process and requirements to potential grant applicants including municipal entities and non-profit organizations
- Communicate about the impacts of FPR’s outdoor recreation grant making in Vermont,
- Represent recreation grants team at meetings and conferences.
Who May Apply
This position, Outdoor Recreation Grant Manager (Job Requisition #47420), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact claire.polfus@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed primarily in an office setting and in a variety of field situations including large group meetings. Some private means of transportation should be available since occasional travel outside of the worksite will be required. Meetings with various advisory committees, public interest groups, municipal officials and program staff as well as basic position functions may entail significant evening hours. Urgent deadlines can be anticipated.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in financial management, grants administration, program evaluation or closely related field AND three (3) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.
OR
Master’s degree or higher in business or public administration AND two (2) years or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.
OR
Five (5) year or more at a professional level in accounting, financial auditing work, grants administration, or in a role with responsibility for management of financial affairs, or a governmental accounting system.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it’s more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
- Low cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.