Announcement Number: 52587 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/07/2025
Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email:
j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position Grants & Projects Analysts develop and implement and/or assess, monitor, control and review grant-in-aid projects/programs administered by State agencies and provide assistance to recipients in evaluating program effectiveness.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Department of Transportation, is actively seeking candidates for a Grants & Project Analyst I position for our Rail Program within Multi-Modal Program Development, located in Carson City, NV. The candidates should possess a foundational understanding of state or federal grant processes, project management, and fiscal analysis. As part of their professional development, successful candidates will receive mentorship and collaboration opportunities with team members and stakeholders across various departments. This includes working closely with program managers, financial analysts, to seek out and apply for rail transportation grants. The incumbent?s ability to communicate, provided proficient analyses to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment where information exchange and collective solution-building are emphasized and essential for success in this position. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit:
http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and one year of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: writing grant applications; determining grant/subgrant program eligibility; researching, writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas as described above OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have experience with transportation, rail, or other Federal Grants? If yes, please provide details of the types of grants and your responsibility.
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Division of Human Resource Management:
http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System:
http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program:
https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information:
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204