Grant Operations Manager

Agency
Dept of Environmental Quality
Division
Office of Continuous Improvement
Job Classification Title
Program Manager II (NS)
Position Number
65040422
Grade
NC21
About Us
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
Description of Work
*This position is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.*
This position oversees six (6) main service areas for the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ), including Helene Program Response Services, Grant Technical Services, Enterprise Business System management, contract agreement processes, Federal Grant Programs, and other special projects. This position leads program implementation, provides technical assistance, and manages cross-departmental initiatives to streamline grant distribution. This role drives the development and adoption of standardized processes and centralized grant management systems, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Full lifecycle management of multiple complex programs, from initial scope and budget development through grant agreement execution, program implementation, and final closeout.
• Supervise large-scale recovery initiatives.
• Develop and monitor program scopes, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Oversee the Grant Services Unit and manage day-to-day operations and employees.
• Create standardized administrative procedures for budgeting, contracting, accounting, auditing, reporting, IT systems, and outreach.
• Collaborate with other agencies to design and test a multi-division grants management system.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $70,627 - $120,538
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
The Office of Continuous Improvement:
The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) partners with programs across the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by combining expertise in business process improvement, data strategy, compliance, grants management, and engineering. OCI helps strengthen the systems and processes that support the Department's mission.
Working collaboratively with DEQ divisions, OCI develops and enhances workflows that enable the effective and efficient administration of grant funding for infrastructure, resilience, and disaster recovery initiatives. The office is also charged with working with divisions on data strategy, grant contract management, and grant disbursements.
The Grant Operations Unit:
The GOU oversees six (6) main service areas for the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC (DEQ), including Helene Program Response Services, Grant Technical Services, Process Optimization Services, Procurement Services, Communications and Outreach, and other special projects. GOU leads program implementation, provides technical assistance, manages cross-departmental initiatives to streamline grant distribution. The GOU also drives the development and adoption of standardized processes and centralized grant management systems, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of experience in the program area of assignment, including two years of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Jean Buchanan
Recruiter Email:
hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov