Indiana Department of Environmental Management

IDEM's mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial and government activities vital to a prosperous economy.

Environmental protection in Indiana has come a long way since 1986, when IDEM was established. Since then, IDEM has grown to a staff of 900, and employs some of Indiana's most qualified engineers, scientists and environmental project managers specializing in air, land, pollution prevention and water quality issues.

Job Description:

The Grant Coordinator is responsible for administering federal USFWS Grants for assigned Divisions/Programs, ensuring timely reporting, monitoring performance and appropriate disbursements to subrecipients in accordance with applicable federal government regulations and guidelines, and also the terms of the federal grant awards. The Grant Coordinator plays a critical role in grant application/processing, tracking data and information, ensuring legal and administrative compliance and sharing information among Programs, subrecipients, Finance/Accounting as well as throughout IDEM.

Responsibilities:

Administer federal Compliance ensuring timely and appropriate activities/spending and reporting compliance for assigned IDEM programs and subrecipients in accordance with applicable federal government regulations and guidelines and also the terms of the federal grant awards. Monitors assigned programs' grant-related contracts, and completes all required grant reporting (financial, interim, annual, close-outs, etc.) for submission to the Accounting Branch Chief. Manage sub award functions for assigned programs including outgoing sub award approval, RFP advice/questions/interpretation/guidance, coordination of internal review of sub award applications, monitoring the process of awarding subcontracts and sub Compliance, preparation, reporting, and other functions. Works regularly with Accounting Branch Chief for reporting and grant monitoring. Works with other sections of IDEM as needed for grant-related procurement. Interacts with Office of Legal Counsel for sub awards contracting questions.

Preferred Experience:

Seven (7) years work experience in grant programs; program planning; or accredited college training in a related field.

Benefits:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

Medical / Dental / Vision plans
Health Savings Account available with Employer Contribution
Prescription Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-funded Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan with Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account
Work/life balance: 24 Paid Days Off and 12 Holidays, per year
Group Life Insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.