Grant Support Technician IV

Grant Support Technician IV - Denver

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Grant Support Technician IV - Denver

Salary

$54,960.00 - $63,192.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

HAA 04/25

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Office of Transportation Safety

Opening Date

04/10/2025

Closing Date

4/23/:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, CO 80204

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Hiring Pay Rate

The 2024 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
•   Description
•   Benefits
•   Questions Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
•  New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future. Also, check out our excellent benefits package.

CDOT for All

CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) exists to enhance the safety of the traveling public in Colorado through coordinated, integrated management of the Safety Education & Enforcement Programs, Employee Occupational Safety, Homeland Security, and Risk Management functions. A key purpose of the OTS is to foster partnerships with the Regions, federal and state agencies, local governments and the private sector to ensure the overall safety and mobility of the general public and the safety of CDOT employees is accomplished.

About the Position

As the Grant Support Technician IV , you will e nsure the financial functions, contractual functions, and policies of the Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) are performed timely and accurately. This position assists with executing budget actions in SAP, monitoring budgets, reviewing claims and monitoring the E Grants System for accuracy and completeness.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
•   As part of claims processing, determine approval/disapproval of funds requested based on guidance provided by other OTS team members and federal and state regulations.
•   Review source claim documents for proper authorization and compliance with program requirements, verify invoices regarding contract type, rates charged, hours charged, checking all documentation for completeness and accuracy.
•   Advise project managers and local agencies on regulations to ensure expenditures and claimed costs are allowable and allocable.
•   Perform detailed reviews of multiple page claims that requires knowledge of budgets, an understanding of payroll expenses, benefits, indirect costs, travel expenses, and allowability of various supply and equipment purchases.
•   Ensure that the Grant Monitoring Spreadsheet is accurate, complete and up to date.
•   Monitor grant files in the E Grants System to ensure all required grant documents are uploaded.
•   Perform systematic grant files reviews during the year to ensure that contract files are compliant with prescribed file due dates and other requirements.
•   Review Notice to Proceed documents for accuracy.
•   Review Risk Assessments, setting yearly schedule for required financial monitoring visits.
•   Assist with locating and selecting the most appropriate regulations and policies to determine required grant documentation and procedures.
•   Update the Grants Management Manual, as needed.
•   Execute budget transactions using OTS financial applications.
•   Provide regular budget management reporting, including fiscal year end spending projections, to foster budget accountability in assigned program areas and to proactively resolve any budget-related issues.
•   Assist with coordinating fiscal year open/close activities.
•   Monitor all funding pools and invoices to ensure dates align to contract timelines, ensuring compliance.
•   Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment:
•   Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for flexible work hours.
•   After a training period, you will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:
•   At least 4 years of full-time experience where the primary job duties included all of the following:
•   Applying rules and procedures for the entry, quality assurance, and reporting of data.
•   Providing ongoing customer service to internal and external customers.
•   Regular use of computer software/systems, such as Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, and SAP. OR

Education and Experience:
•   A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 4 years.
•   Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, auditing, public administration, business administration, data science, finance, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
•   Experience where the primary job duties included all of the following will be considered:
•   Applying rules and procedures for the entry, quality assurance, and reporting of data.
•   Providing ongoing customer service to internal and external customers.
•   Regular use of computer software/systems, such as Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, and SAP. Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment (delete those that do not apply)
•  Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section. Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
•   Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
•   Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
•   Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
•   Familiarity with 2 CFR 200, state procurement rules . click apply for full job details