GRANT & CONTRACT ASSISTANT: A Permanent, Full-time Position. Pay: $16.83-21.63 per hour ($35,000-$45,000 annually), plus fringe benefits. Dates: ASAP.
Location: The Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Boise, Idaho.
Qual: Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, public or business administration; Minimum two to four years of experience working in a state or federal grant assistant or coordinator position; additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities described above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the grant programs and its relationship to WAFWA operation; interpret and apply program rules and regulations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, coordinators, sub-contractors and state and federal agencies. The successful candidate will be able to perform in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with strict deadlines and have the ability to travel for training sessions/seminars related to position.
Duties: The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) is seeking a Grant & Contract Assistant for its administrative office in Boise. The position will monitor conservation and wildlife federal-aid and state programs; identify long-range objectives and short-term goals based on in-depth knowledge of program regulations and requirements; interpret governing rules and regulations, operating policies, and procedure and compliance, specifically 2CFR Part 200; review grant project budget and contractual data to ensure compliance; review documentation required for grant awards; enter documents, secure approvals and signatures, and submit timely reports; track and maintain online database of grants submitted, awarded, and rejected; send advance reminders to Coordinators regarding deadlines for continuation, competitive renewals, progress reports and ensure all compliance documents are in order at time of award.
Appl: Send Cover Letter and Resume.
Contact: The Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Boise, Idaho. Email: wafwa.admin@wafwa.org , Website: www.wafwa.org
Filing Date: 2/14/16.
