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The Grants Unit is located within the Budget Management Division, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Management and Budget. The Grants Unit is seeking a grant manager that would be responsible for managing grant programs administered by the Department of Homeland Security, in addition to other grant programs from various entities, including but not limited to the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), NYS Department of Transportation, etc.

The City Research Scientist, Level 2 will work in collaboration with commands in the development and submission of grant applications and budgets, budget modifications/reallocations, grant extensions, billings and all other fiscal and programmatic reporting requirements. The staff member will also be reviewing audit proposals and supporting documentation, attending meetings on and off-site as required, and performing various budget analysis.


WORK LOCATION:
375 Pearl Street, 15th Floor

WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday 0900 - 1700 hrs.

TO APPLY:
Click the "Apply button' or visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #767692

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

1. Prior experience in grant writing/management, project management, accounting, and/or budgeting 2. Proficiency with New York City financial systems and web-based reporting systems, such as grants.gov, NG grants, CHRMS etc. 3. Excellent writing skills and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and maintaining financial spreadsheets 4. Knowledge of City, State, and Federal rules governing fiscal and programmatic reporting for DHS grants

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.