Assistant Acquisition Program Manager - L&W60035918 - HYBRID at NC Office of State Human Resources in Wake County, NC

Job description

• The Assistant Acquisition Program Manager will assist in the day-to-day management of the Acquisition Program, including pre- and post-award activities. The position will contribute to the review and scoring of applications; prepare and negotiate contracts with grantees; monitor the implementation on a subset of active contracts assigned to the staffer; meet with grantees for progress reporting; and coordinate with grantees and Acquisition and Legal teams to ensure satisfactory acquisition closings and close-out of projects. The position will also review payment requests for accuracy and conformance to contracts, serving as a first-line approver and back-up to the Program Manager as needed.

Responsibilities

• · Support the development and scoring of annual Acquisition applications to the Fund, working with the Field and Acquisition teams and outside experts.
• · Assist grant recipients with contract and scope management, including real estate document review (appraisals, deeds, conservation easements, title, plats, etc.).
• · Review and approve grant recipient payment requests weekly, ensuring grant objectives have been met and all documentation is provided.
• · Participate in regular status meetings with Acquisition Team and DNCR Legal on program and closing status.
• · Identify and troubleshoot obstacles to success and help develop process improvements and improve the Acquisition Program.

Requirements

• ​Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
• Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $72,314.00
• To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
• Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
• Experience with state or federal grant administration, including but not limited to contract and budget review.
• Experience in the land conservation field, including fee simple and/or conservation easement acquisitions by nonprofits or state or local government agencies.
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication, budget analysis, problem-solving, and organization; demonstrates a commitment to high-quality professional work.
• Ability to work with a diverse team of individuals, peers and partners, who are not co-located.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and public land records.
• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.
• 121 W. Jones St.
• Raleigh, NC 27601
• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
• Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution
• AND
• two years of experience related to the area of assignment;
• OR
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Preferred

• Experience in land conservation field

Benefits

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