Federal Program Specialist

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7/6/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-03559

Federal Program Specialist

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$4,106.86 - $6,160.38 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Office of Transportation Delivery

Location

200 Mero Street

Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Department of Highways/Office of Transportation Delivery /Public Transit Branch as a/an Federal Program Specialist in Franklin County, you'll assist in the development and review of grant applications and oversight of agencies who receive Federal Transit Administrative (FTA) funds. Monitor the compliance of third party agencies in accordance with their contracts. Prepare statewide federal transit program budgets, reports, and contracts.

Holders of the Federal Program Specialist position will complete tasks such as:

• Assist in the development and review of grant applications, including oversight of agencies who receive FTA funds. Provide guidance to agency staff regarding FTA policies & Federal/State laws & regulations.

• Conduct Compliance Reviews and monitor the compliance of third party agencies. Review financial Audits for compliance.

• Review invoices for accuracy and submit for payment. Review and recommend budget revision requests.

• Prepare and respond to written or verbal inquiries from rural transit agencies. Review third party agency reports for accuracy and timeliness, and prepare reports on behalf of the Office.

Holders of this job will obtain the following skills:

• Improved writing skills

• Improved Microsoft Office skills

• Experience using Adobe

• Improved research skills regarding federal and state rules/regulations.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional experience in budget administration, grant administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, financial auditing, or a related field. Two years of the required experience must include the preparation, research and planning, budgeting, or administration of state or federal grants-in-aids.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional grant-in-aid related experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tabitha Martin at Tabitha.Martin@ky.gov or 502-564-7433.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D