Grant Support Specialist - State of North Carolina : Job Details

The posting has been extended to 9/17/2025.Start your journey towards success and unleash your potential to make an impact!The Department of Commerce, Division of Commerce Finance Center is currently accepting applications for the Grant Support Specialist. This position will be located at 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh NC 27601Salary Grade: NC12Recruitment Range: $45,926 - $57,500About the Position The primary purpose of this position is to administer the Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) and the Job Maintenance and Capital Development (JMAC) programs to ensure applications and disbursements meet the statutory requirements and program criteria. This position must be able to exercise exceptional independent and professional judgement, working closely with major national and international corporations interested in expanding or relocating to North Carolina. This position works closely with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), Commerce's Office of General Counsel, Commerce Communications, the Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) and the NC Department of Revenue. This position provides technical counsel to consultants, EDPNC staff, and senior company executives regarding JDIG eligibility criteria, administrative procedures and statutory requirements. Division of Commerce Finance CenterThe Commerce Finance Center (CFC) is responsible for financing incentive programs offered by the NC Department of Commerce (Commerce) in its efforts to facilitate job growth in the state. In working with both new and existing industry, CFC manages and administers a variety of incentive-based grants as well as programs that assist units of local government and other stakeholders, including: the Job Development Investment Grant program; the OneNC Fund; the Certified Sites program; the Film and Entertainment Grant program; Esports Grant program; the Expanded Gas Service to Agricultural Projects grant program; and the NC Volume Cap, which includes the Industrial Revenue Bond program and other bond-related programs. Incentives of NC State Employment We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:* 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave * North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna * Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision * NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans* WeSave Employee Discounts* Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramLearn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link.To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:* Demonstrated experience working with grants.* Demonstrated experience with business administration as they relate to economic development.* Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and/or web-based grants management systems.* Demonstrated experience assisting with public meetings and conferences.* Ability to speak effectively in public and to express ideas clearly in writing.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the OSHR Guide for details.Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. About the Department of CommerceThe North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community, and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national, and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Work for NC Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. PLEASE NOTE It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. * INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION* Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on the application form) WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing this application and WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment within the fillable application sections WILL NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC, please visit: How Do I Get the Job.For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an online application using this link. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsOur Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1).For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. The processing of applications will take an average of due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application or possible interview.Ruth EvansNorth Carolina Department of CommerceFax Number: 919-###-####