Oklahoma State Government

Empowerment Programs Representative

Oklahoma County · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$52k-$57kDetected 2 days ago

AccountingExcelProcurementHRISCustomer SupportCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeGAAP

About the role

Job Posting Title Empowerment Programs Representative Agency 160 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Supervisory Organization Department of Commerce Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
In addition, we receive supplemental funding for specific, targeted goals such as Disaster Recovery.

This position would specifically support Community Development programs, including activities including public services, community action poverty alleviation, emergency shelter and homeless assistance activities, housing stability services, disaster recovery, and programs that uplift low-income and vulnerable communities.
This position may also provide backup support for activities such as economic development block grant projects, public infrastructure rehabilitation, senior nutrition programs, energy efficiency, home weatherization, energy planning, energy security, and similar programs.
Monitor, review, and assess subgrantee performance and program rules compliance through the analysis of various financial and programmatic documents.
Review various financial documents such as ledgers, payroll reports, invoices, and expenditure reports to ensure allowability, accuracy, and compliance with program rules.
Track corrective actions and follow-up items to support timely resolution, documentation, and grant closeout.
Design specialized training using a technical assistance participatory approach, solving programmatic concerns.
Maintain relationships with subgrantees to enhance communication between them and the agency.
Be accessible to subgrantees, partners, and the public to receive inquiries about assigned programs, answer questions, and refer people to appropriate partners and resources.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Accounting, Public Administration, Community Planning, Sociology, or any related field, is required.

Excellent written/oral, logistical, organizational, and customer service skills.
Strong software skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), the internet, and other applicable computer applications to be used for communication, data, and project analysis.
Must be able to take direction when required and operate independently when required.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws about grants, general accounting knowledge, and the ability to analyze budgetary and accounting data to verify the accuracy of financial information.
Ability to present material to a group, teach audience members, and answer questions.

$52,000 - $57,000
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce receives annual allocations of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and other sources to reduce poverty, build infrastructure, and uplift communities.

Employment
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