Senior Preparedness Grants Manager

Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Grants Administrator II (NS) Position Number 65038826 Grade NC12 About Us The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work THIS IS A REPOST. Previous applicants do not need to apply. About to NCEM: The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina’s resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures. About Administration: The primary mission of the Administration Section is to provide effective and efficient support functions for the Division. These functions include Finance, Human Resources, IT, Grants Management and Compliance. About the Position: The Senior Grants Manager position (GA2) will have primary responsibility for management of federal and state non-disaster preparedness grant programs, to include assisting with grant applications, recipient/sub-recipient awards, processing cost reports/requests for reimbursement, monitoring recipients/sub-recipients, grant reporting, grant closeout, grant data entry, and maintaining grant records. This includes, but is not limited to, managing a portfolio of assigned subrecipients/project leads, developing state guidance to supplement federal guidance, facilitating applications from state and local government entities, reviewing and processing various grant documents, and other duties in compliance with applicable state policies and federal guidance/regulations. In addition to management of assigned grant programs, the Senior Grants Manager also serves as a technical advisor and direct supervisor for five other permanent Grants Managers (Grants Administrator I) in the work unit, providing guidance and training on individual programs and grants management best practices. The Senior Grants Manager also assists the Preparedness Grants & Compliance Manager with day-to-day management of the work unit, including monitoring workloads and key performance indicators. This position supports grants management and compliance functions for numerous grant programs: Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants Program (HMEP), NC Tier II Grants, NC Capacity Building Competitive Grant Program (CBCG), and other programs. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $77,000 Salary Range: NC12 $47,703 - $83,479 *Please note that this posting will close at 11:59pm on 8/3/2026* *There is a 90 day in-office/on-site requirement for all NCEM new hires* This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources . Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application. Management Preferences: Professional knowledge & demonstrated skills in administration and/or management of federal and state grants. Experience reading, interpreting, and applying state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures and/or guidance in grants management. Experience in skillfully communicating with grantors (federal agencies), grantees (counties & local govt. entities, nonprofits, state agencies & other organizations), and other internal & external stakeholders regarding grant programs. Professional knowledge in writing, reviewing, and/or editing of contracts, programs and/ or scopes of work. Professional knowledge & demonstrated skills administering, managing, auditing, or monitoring complex programs and projects. Professional knowledge & demonstrated skills independently managing a variety of business functions with dynamic funding sources and / or a variety of activities, programs and/or services. Experience in conducting financial management responsibilities in an organization funded