About the Department The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about ushere.) About this Position Community MT helps Montana communities offer safe, efficient and quality public facilities, including streets, water and sewer services, schools, health care facilities and social services facilities, creating a vibrant economy and job opportunities. · Analyzes and manages grant projects and contracts from start up activities to completion · Responds to program inquiries and provides appropriate information to local government officials and other applicant representatives · Coordinates and performs grant application reviews · Assures project compliance with state and federal regulations, conducts research relevant to overlapping and complex regulations · Serves as liaison to local, departmental, state and federal agencies staff to coordinate project needs · Manages project budgets and financial requests · Maintains all project records for compliance and reporting to state or federal agencies · Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions with effective communication skills This position is open until filled; with first review date of 5.23.24. What are we looking for?__ Education and Experience: // · A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, planning, finance, humanities or other related areas plus (2) years of job related experience including public facility improvements, grant management, housing development, planning or finance. · Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Competencies: /Knowledge of:/ · State and federal grant administration terminology, rules, guidelines, procedures and grant management processes · Community planning and development concepts · Public facilities, planning and financing, construction techniques · Local government administration basics · State and federal regulations applicable to public facility or infrastructure projects /Ability to:/ · Pay close attention to detail and follow oral or written instructions · Communicate effectively orally and in writing with agencies and individuals · Analyze and interpret financial reports, including user fees, disbursement payments and amortizations · Work under short and changing deadlines, multiple projects and changing priorities · Proficiency with computer systems to work spreadsheets, forms, manipulate documents, track data and other varied office equipment How to apply Apply online by submitting yourresume.References will not be contacted until after interview process is completed and you will be notified when we will be reaching out to them./(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ Benefits · Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… · Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify! * * Other important information to be aware of · This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. · A valid drivers license is required. Limited travel will be required* · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.* · If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.* · *This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin. *Title: *Program Specialist * Location: *Helena Requisition ID: 24141376