Grants Management Specialist 2-WV Department of Tourism-Kanawha Co.
Salary
$34,247.00 - $58,936.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
GMS22-TOUR
Department
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:
Non-Covered - This Position is Not Covered OR Classified Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
HOW TO APPLY: Please email all resumes and cover letter to Perri.K.Bone@wv.gov
Cover letters may be addressed to the Chief Financial Officer, Krysten Wolfe
WEST VIRGINIA GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 2 (STATE LIBRARY GRANTS COORDINATOR)
WV DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM-KANAWHA CO.
SALARY: $34,247.00 - $58,936.00 Annually
POSITION DETAILS
The West Virginia Department of Tourism and State Library section is accepting applications for the Grants Management Specialist II position. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and in cooperation with the State Librarian and program staff, the Grants Management Specialist II will ensure compliance by the State Library Section and subgrant recipients with all mandated federal and state regulations. This position will perform the financial processes of the State Library, including, but not limited to: budgeting, drawdowns, and payments associated with grants, purchase orders, contracts, and travel reimbursements.
This position administers the State Grants-in-Aid and Service Center grant program and serves as the LSTA Coordinator for the State Library's IMLS federal grant program. This includes, but is not limited to, activities associated with the solicitation, review, approval, contracting and reimbursement of individual grant awards. Works with program staff and the finance team assigned to monitor grant activities. Administers any additional contracts or grant programs, including, but not limited to, preparation of requests for proposals, application development, and management of any awarded funding or contracts. Completes and submits the sections annual grant application to IMLS.
Completes and submits the sections end-of-year report to IMLS. Provides technical assistance through telephone, email, presentations, and site visits.
As well as other duties as assigned.
The job opportunity is not a Civil Service position and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. The state of West Virginia offers competitive benefits. The job is located in Charleston, WV and requires full-time work during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Some day and overnight travel is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices and terminology.
Knowledge of state and federal grant procedures and reports.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of budgeting and accounting as applied to public administration.
Knowledge of procedures for initiation, development, accomplishment and evaluation of public programs or services.
Knowledge of business procedures.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain a favorable working relationship with a wide variety of professional and voluntary groups.
Ability to learn and retain information pertaining to grant guidelines, procedures, preparation, submittals, record-keeping and reporting.
Ability to establish good public relations and solve problems for negotiating contracts and agreements.
Ability to review grant applications and financial records.
Ability to prepare written reports pertaining to financial status and progress in a clear, concise form.
Ability to take ownership of projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Ability to travel occasionally for conferences and seminars.
Ability to multitask and stay organized.
Experience and/or interest in learning new data tools and software.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and the Google suite of products.
Proficiency in/or interest in learning wvOASIS.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management or accounting or related areas.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in grants management or public funds
Substitution: Masters degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, accounting, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
The successful candidate will have experience in accounting with a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. Grant experience is not required but highly preferred.
Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.
Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov
| Location | Charleston, WV |
| Salary | $34,247–$58,936 Per Year |