Two female OSMRE Grants Management Specialists

Grants Management

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GS-1109

Position Overview

Grants are important tools the government uses to fund projects that benefit the public. Grants Management Specialists at DOI play a critical role in a variety of financial partnerships, such as with non-profits and public-private collaborations, serving as the vital connection between DOI and the many organizations doing work that benefits citizens. Grants Management Specialists award funds to organizations, answer questions, and make sure agreements are met, so the public gets the value they deserve.

This position is represented at the following bureaus

Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bureau of Indian Education
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
National Park Service
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Geological Survey

Candidate Description

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, familiar with Federal financial processes, able to work well with people both inside and outside of government, and comfortable with understanding and making sure others follow regulations and other requirements.

Work Environment

Mostly indoors, in an office setting.

Minimum Education Requirements

Please see the Administrative and Management Group Qualification Standard on the OPM website.

Career Level Requirements

Responsibilities by Level

  • Entry:

    • Performing cost analyses
    • Reviewing and analyzing performance reports from grantees
    • Administer grants and agreements; interpreting laws, regulations and policies
    • Participating in working groups on grant management issues or projects

  • Journey:

    • Performing detailed cost analyses
    • Reviewing and analyzing performance reports from grantees
    • Providing training and technical assistance in the administration of grants and agreements; interpreting laws, regulations and policies
    • Participating in working groups on grant management issues or projects

  • Senior:

    • Performing detailed cost analyses
    • Reviewing and analyzing performance reports from grantees
    • Providing training and technical assistance in the administration of grants and agreements; interpreting laws, regulations and policies
    • Participating in working groups on grant management issues or projects

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Journey 9-12
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  • Accountability
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  • Attention to Detail
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  • Compliance
    Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
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  • Conflict Management
    Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
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  • Continual Learning
    Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
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  • Creative Thinking
    Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
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  • Customer Service
    Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
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  • Decision Making
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  • Entrepreneurship
    Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.
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  • External Awareness
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  • Flexibility
    Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
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  • Influencing/Negotiating
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  • Information Management
    Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
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  • Integrity/Honesty
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  • Interpersonal Skills
    Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
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  • Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence
    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
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  • Oral Communication
    Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
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  • Organizational Awareness
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  • Partnering
    Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
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  • Problem Solving
    Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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  • Project Management
    Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
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  • Reasoning
    Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
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  • Resilience
    Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
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  • Self-Management
    Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
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  • Teaching Others
    Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
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  • Teamwork
    Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
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  • Technical Competence
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  • Writing
    Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
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Common Pathways

Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...

0501 - Financial Administration and Program 9.4%
0343 - Management and Program Analysis 8.3%
0560 - Budget Analysis 5.2%
0303 - Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 5.2%
0318 - Secretary 5.2%
1106 - Procurement Clerical And Technician 4.2%
0401 - Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 3.1%
0341 - Administrative Officer 2.1%
0561 - Budget Clerical And Assistance 2.1%
0965 - Land Law Examining 2.1%
0025 - Park Ranger 2.1%
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