Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/24/17
Applications Due: 08/18/17
Vacancy ID: 42486
Position Information
AgencyIndigent Legal Services, Office of
TitleSpecial Assistant (Grants Administrator)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $45000 to $50000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 15%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address Alfred E. Smith Building, 11th Floor
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12224
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Minimum of one year of full-time experience in managing grants, contracts and related budgets in the area of processing claims, including communicating with claimants to resolve questions related to the submission of claims for reimbursement.
OR
Associate degree (post-secondary degree preferred) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Duties Description The holder of this position will serve as Grants Administrator and report to the Manager of Grant Solicitation and Distribution. The Grants Administrator will assist in managing the activities of the Office of Indigent Legal Services (“Office”) related to the distribution of grants and funds.
Responsibilities include:
• Working under the supervision of the Manager of Grant Solicitation and Distribution, reviews claims for reimbursement and payments to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and contract terms.
• Communicates with counties and indigent legal service providers to resolve questions related to the submission of claims for reimbursement, including obtaining additional supporting documentation, as needed, and encouraging submission of claims for reimbursement and proposals, as directed.
• Assists the Manager of Grant Solicitation and Distribution in accounting for monies appropriated for grants and distributions, including use of tracking systems for payments.
• Assists the Manager of Grant Solicitation and Distribution in managing the Statewide grants and distribution program, which serves the fundamental purpose of improving the quality of the legal representation provided to persons who are legally entitled to the assistance of counsel, but cannot afford to hire an attorney.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Manager of Grant Solicitation and Distribution, Director of the Office of Indigent Legal Services and agency Counsel.
• All case-related information and knowledge obtained in the performance of these duties will be treated as confidential information, subject to the protections of the attorney-client privilege.
Additional Comments *Please note, this position is temporary pending final approval from the Governor’s Office for placement in the Exempt class
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources/JM/TBD
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
40th Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.
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