Grants Manager - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners._
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Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoorrelated Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona._

GRANTS MANAGER
GRANTS & TRAILS DEPARTMENT

Job Location:
Address: 1110 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary Pay Range:
$66,000 - $100,000 / per year

Grade: 26

Closing Date:
May 5, 2024

Job Summary:

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures._
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance._

Job Duties:

Duties include:

Supervises, plans, directs and manages the administration of grants as it relates to the Recreational Trails Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Off-Highway Vehicle Program, Arizona Trail Fund and other grant opportunities that are administered by Arizona State Parks and Trails.
Develops and manage budgets including contract development, project status and collection of data related to trails and grants. Conducts site visits for grant compliance as part of our stewardship responsibilities. Conduct inventories and assessments of statewide trails, outdoor recreation facilities, natural areas and other resources. Develop agenda and works as liaison with advisory groups (AORCC, ASCOT and OHVAG).
Identifies, establish and cultivate partnerships with agencies and organizations throughout the stated as it relates to trails and outdoor recreation. Provide technical and consultation assistance to local communities and organizations statewide. Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Identify compliance issues particularly with the Land and Water Conservation Fund and work with partners to bring grant funded projects into compliance. Works closely with the National Park Service and sponsor to come up with a solution to resolve these issues.
Assists with required statewide planning efforts, the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and Statewide Trails Plan. Implements this plan once it is approved statewide.
Works within the Grants and Trails Section, central office, ASPT field staff, and other states to continually improve and find efficiencies to better manage our grant programs.
Conducts workshops and meetings for grant applicants and recreational users. Represents ASPT with trails groups, federal agencies, tribal governments and municipalities throughout Arizona.
Completes required federal and annual state reporting as they relate to grants. This includes annual financial reports, ARPA reporting, performance reporting and quarterly relief fund (ARPA) reporting. Updates the governor's office of strategic planning on all appropriated state funding on a bimonthly basis.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Best practices in grant and outdoor recreation management
Contract development and project management
Budgeting
Meeting facilitation
Knowledge of trail construction and design
Research and planning, including natural resources and recreational policy including legislation, trends, and issues
Land use and land management
Knowledge of processes related to capital projects
Knowledge of CFR 200

Skills in:
Organizing and operating effective meetings and training
Skills in strategic planning
Interpersonal communication and building partners
Public Speaking
Writing required reports, articles and publications
Developing and continually review an updating policies

Ability to:
Collaborate and build relationships with partners including federal, state, and local community organizations
Analyze situations and problems and make sound judgments, taking appropriate action
Research, analyze and incorporate best practices
Mentor and develop staff
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Mediate issues with staff, agency support organization and other agencies
Travel statewide and nationwide
Ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona Driver License

Selective Preference(s):