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Summary The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the United States Department of the Interior. OSMRE is responsible for establishing a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations, under which OSMRE is charged with balancing the nation's need for continued domestic coal production with protection of the environment. Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, in Green Tree, PA. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Grants Management Specialist with performing cradle-to-grave administration including pre-award, award, post-award, and close-out functions in support of various financial assistance programs involving both discretionary and mandatory funding with various legal authorities, statutory requirements and various recipients including non-profits, educational, local and state governments, and tribal entities. This position also provides technical assistance, attends meetings and conferences of interest to financial assistance community, assists with training and business management assistance to program staff, applicants and recipients. At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: Determine the adequacy, accuracy, and appropriate implementation of grantees' financial administration, personnel, and programmatic functions for the agency. Conduct periodic reviews of grantee practices and procedures related to federal assistance activities conducted that include purchasing, financial administration, personnel, and programmatic functions. Review grantees' accounting systems by examining systems, procedures, policies, and regulations to ensure they meet the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Treasury, and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). Resolve any identified noncompliance that arises in the performance of the financial assistance action and determines and applies remedies for noncompliance in accordance with regulation, statute, or policy. Provide technical assistance and guidance to grantees and maintains open lines of communication with grantee staff. Provide direction and guidance to the technical representative and program staff throughout the life of the agreement. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Grants Management certification: This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Grants Management certification from an approved organization *Salary Range Information: Green Tree, PA GS-12: 89,910 - 116,879 per annum. *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying. To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Reviewing grant applications and modifications for errors; 2) Reviewing financial reports and identifying errors; and 3) Providing peer review and quality control of financial assistance actions. Must meet all. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.