Grants Administrator 1/2 Flex (PCN 212044)
Salary
$1,999.50 - $2,458.50 Biweekly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
53720
Department
Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division
Community and Regional Affairs
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/11/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division
Community & Regional Affairs
Position Open To
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit
General Government
Range
14/17
Job Description
The Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) is recruiting for a flex Grants Administrator 1/2 located in Anchorage!
What you will be doing:
Our mission at DCRA is to focus on consistent community communication and collaboration. This position will make important and lasting contributions to communities in Alaska by supporting and implementing grant programs with non-profits, private agencies and government entities throughout the State of Alaska. This position will interpret, explain and apply grant related laws, regulations, or policies to grantees to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements as well as guidance to recipients on allowable costs, proper reimbursement documentation and progress reporting.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Department assists the Governor's vision for Alaska with a focus on outcomes, an efficient use of Alaska's abundant resources, and putting individual Alaskans before bureaucracy.
The Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) promotes strong communities and healthy economies by providing information, technical assistance, financial assistance, and other capacity building resources to communities.
The benefit on joining our team:
At DCRA, you will be joining a team of employees who demonstrate a high level of initiative, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to a changing environment, and an interest in working with rural Alaska communities.
The working conditions you can expect:
In Anchorage, the position in located on the 16th floor of the Atwood building the candidate will have wonderful views of Anchorage, as well as great downtown local dining opportunities within walking distance from the office. Covered parking in the Linny Pacillo parking garage is provided. In Fairbanks the position is located at 455 3rd Avenue, in the heart of downtown with local coffee and dining options within walking distance. The candidate will be part of a dynamic team of professionals who enjoy working with the communities they serve.
Who we are looking for:
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Federal Funds Processing: Knowledge of methods and procedures for processing direct and reimbursable program funds (for example, automatic and funded reimbursements, interagency agreements, transfer appropriations), grants, loans, and credit programs.
Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines: Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for the Grants Administrator 1 position (Range 14):
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, grants administration, budget administration, procurement, professional services contracts and/or providing administrative support to a business or organization.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Minimum Qualifications for the Grants Administrator 1 position (Range 17):
Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Grants Administrator 1 with the State of Alaska.
OR
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in accounting, grants administration, budget administration, procurement, professional services contracts and/or providing administrative support to a business or organization.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Additional Required Information
Salary Information:
Anchorage Bi-weekly Salary Amount: Range 14 - $1999.50; Range 17 - $2458.50
Documents Needed at the Time of Interview:
Special Notice:
This position may require travel occasionally, typically one trip of up to 3 nights each quarter.
Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time the application is submitted.
Work Experience:
If using work experience in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position and it is not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Hiring Manager: Brandon McNaughton
Title: Program Coordinator 2
Phone Number: (907) 334-2650
Email: brandon.mcnaughton@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
01
How many years of experience do you have interpreting State or Federal laws/regulations?
02
How many years of experience do you have communicating effectively to diverse audiences?
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/