Grants Management Specialist (FW1504-VA-005) - National Older Worker Career Center

The Fish and Wildlife Service Experienced Services Program was established to create a unique partnership to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The Fish and Wildlife ESP connects experienced workers (age 55) to the Fish and Wildlife Service to provide scientific, technical, and administrative services in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service priority multiple-use related programs and authorities. The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as Enrollee and are not employees of FWS or National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). NEW Solutions is the ESP Non-governmental organization (NGO) responsible for administrative aspects of the Program, and the Enrollees work under Fish and Wildlife Service direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out the Fish and Wildlife Service mission. Fish and Wildlife Service ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current, to access new training opportunities, to engage in gainful project-based positions, and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy and their own financial security. Background security investigation may be required prior to start date. Location, hours and hourly pay are noted in this position description. FWS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for approximately 230 hours at 20 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors).Enrollee may work remotely and will use a government-furnished laptop.

BA/BS Degree OR Previously completed training in GrantSolutions

• Knowledge of FBMS, GrantSolutions, and mySupport. Applicants who have had experience working with Youth Corps and fire management programs are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• GrantSolutions