Outdoor Recreation Grants Associate

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at 1659 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

This full-time position is funded through Federal Fiscal Year 2028, by a Land and Water Conservation Fund Administrative Grant. This position requires overnight travel, throughout the state, at least one week per month.

• Conduct at least five days worth of post-completion site inspections for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project areas (parks) each month.
• Manage in-office post completion inspection functions such as inspection report preparation / completion, project sponsor notification / collaboration, communicate conversion issues and discoveries with the Section Chief, update stewardship log and report to NPS quarterly, and organize digital post completion inspection folders.
• Create final performance reports, prepare and track self-certification letters, and prepare legislative letters for grant award and closeout.
• Update LWCF Access database, active grant spreadsheet, and payment log.
• Support the Recreational Trails Program through Missouri Trails Advisory Board event management and expense account management for board members and program.
• Prepare budget load & SAMII request forms.
• Assist with financial functions such as setting up FAITs, requesting LDPR Codes, and preparing JV and FX paperwork.
• Pay RTP & LWCF grant reimbursements in SAMII (including modifying SCS, RC, VIQ, and PV, following payment, and updating spreadsheets).
• Assist with Bus Grant payments.
• Assisting with organizing and file management for all grants, including digitization and digital files.
• Prepare memos and route documents in SharePoint for approval.
• Manage and monitor the mspgrants@dnr.mo.gov account.
• Make team member travel arrangements, communicate website update needs, p-card coding, and inventory / supplies management.
• Cross train with team members on LWCF, RTP, and Bus Grant programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements.
• Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Computer Skills - Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral and Written Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor's degree in Grants Management, Accounting, Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field and 3-5 years or relevant experience.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Matt Weatherford, Grants Management Section Chief at 573-751-0848 or Matthew.Weatherford@dnr.mo.gov

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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