The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, high quality staff we employ.

DATCP currently has an opening for a Grants Specialist - Advanced position. This position is located at the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison’s southeast side. We are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.

Telecommuting Option: This position may have the ability to telecommute up to 6 days per 2-week pay period! An approved telecommuting agreement is required before an employee may telecommute. Approval of the employee’s telecommuting agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DATCP employees who telecommute are required to live in Wisconsin.

This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes 19.5 days of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan! Working for Wisconsin State Government may also make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

This position serves as a division expert in grant programs administered by the Division of Agriculture Development. This position serves as a technical resource coordinator on all grant eligibility criteria, project scope analysis, funding determinations, and awarding procedures for processing grant agreements and grant financial records management. This position will conduct research and analyze data pertaining to federally available grants as they could relate to Wisconsin agribusiness. Using independent judgement, this position is responsible for administering grant funding domestically and internationally totaling over $20 million. The grants this position administers are complex in structure, require complex financial reporting requirements, demand audit transparency, are highly visible, and are highly financially and agriculturally impactful to the agribusiness industry of Wisconsin. This position will negotiate and establish condition of the grants contracts with grantees, will conduct reviews and analyses of financial statements to ensure compliance with funding requirements. This position will be the division lead in dealing with grantor agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure all grant processes are completed. This position will perform specific monitoring of grant expenditures, project scope, grant objectives to ensure full utilization and compliance with the grant award.

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This Grants Specialist - Advanced position is in pay schedule/range 07-03. Pay for this position will be between $30.00 - $36.00 per hour ($62,400 - $74,880 annually) based on qualifications. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Possession of a valid driver's license including personal automobile insurance, or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

Travel is required for approximately 10% of this position’s duties.

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Experience with grant administration
• Experience working with budgeting or accounting financial data
• Experience extracting, analyzing, manipulating and/or presenting data (use of pivot tables, advanced formulas, etc.)

In addition, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience with state and/or federal grant administration
• Experience working with funding from a variety of sources

It is critically important your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria. The job experts who evaluate your application materials must be able to make an accurate assessment regarding your qualifications. Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.

If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: 9955 to complete your application for this posting.

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don’t already have one) and apply online via the “Apply for Job” button listed on the top right of this page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. For more applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications, click here.

Your resume and letter of qualifications will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.

Please address questions regarding the application process to Madeline Erce at Madeline.Erce@wi.gov.

The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, April 17 at 11:59pm.