POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Grant Support Technician is responsible for providing the Grant Director with administrative and technical support for all aspects of grant development, application, implementation, compliance, and close-out work. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Research and identify funding sources to support existing and planned program activities. 

• Assist with preparation of letters of intent, proposals, grant application and other related documents for federal, state, and private funding grant programs. 

• Assist in the management of grant preparation, submission and compliance timelines and deadlines. 

• Ensure grants and contracts are set up timely in the system and maintained along with complete supporting award documentation and budgets.

o Input all compliance, financial, and performance reporting requirements into eCivis by creating related tasks assigned to the staff member responsible for the entire life of each grant. 

• Create, maintain, and utilize close-out checklists. 

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a funding activities calendar.

• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders. 

• Learn, understand, and assist staff in understanding grant/contract compliance requirements including Davis Bacon wages, match requirements, environmental requirements, grant/funding agency requirements for procurement, allowability of costs, etc. 

• Other duties as assigned.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

• Provide outstanding customer service to external and internal customers. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Database and all other office applications. 

• Ability to work well and with a high degree of accuracy in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong technical and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships. 

• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and make sound judgments.

• Ability to work independently and interdependently in a positive and productive manner.

• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.

• Maintain confidentiality and securing sensitive information.

• Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player. 

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Two (2) years of progressive responsible experience related to document organization and preparation or project management; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. 

• Clean state and federal background check.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Knowledge and experience of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs.

• Adequate understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications. 

• Capable of basic maintenance for general office equipment and multi-line phone systems. 

• Must pass a criminal background check and be free of barrier crimes.

• Clean driving record. 

• Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by Knik Tribal Council Personnel Manual Section 8.1.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children. 

 

 

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Location: 1744 N Prospect Drive Palmer, AK 99645

• Supervisor: Grants Director

• Schedule: Monday – Friday. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Full-time (40 hrs/week), full-year position.

• Salary: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE/E. Plus full benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.

 

To Apply: Submit Resume to: 

Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org

 

For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers