• Job Description

  Req#: 4967739
  Salary: $25.33 - $30.00 Hourly
  Location : Salt Lake County, UT
  Job Type: Part Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 45138
  Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
  Unit: 7770 DHHS DFH PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
  Opening Date: 06/12/2025
  Closing Date: Continuous
  FLSA: Non-Exempt
  Recruiter: Christina Miller - christinamiller@utah.gov
  # of Openings: 1
  Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.
  Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.
  Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
  EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
  
  Job Description
  PDG Grant Specialist
  (Health Program Specialist III)
  Are you experienced in monitoring and tracking grants and looking for PART-TIME work? The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a detail-oriented individual to fill their role of PDG Grant Specialist.
  Job Responsibilities:
  • Check receipts and invoices for allowable expenses
  • Meet with contractors and grantees to clarify billing issues and review reports
  • Draft reports for supervisor review
  • Maintain and create orderly files and record-keeping systems
  • Monitor and track documentation to ensure timelines are met
  • Effectively identify and communicate critical issues to the Early Childhood Utah program manager and team
  • Support the Early Childhood Utah Program
  
  
  Minimum/Required Qualifications:
  • Basic understanding of math in the context of reviewing invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat with a willingness to learn other project management related software as needed
  • Can communicate concepts and corrections to contractors or clients with clarity and professionalism
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with federal grants (at any point in the grant cycle)
  • Experience with contract monitoring
  • Familiarity with financial audit processes
  • Experience working for a federal or state governmental agency
  • Experience conducting research
  • Experience with graphic design, web development, or social media in a business context
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  
  
  Work Schedule:
  • This position is part-time and will be scheduled approximately 20 hours per week.
  • Flexible hours; primarily between 8:00AM - 5:00PM MT; the specific hours are negotiable but will need to be consistent.
  • In-office days will be Monday or Tuesday
  • This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
  
  
  The Agency:
  The Early Childhood Utah program promotes and supports a strong foundation of health and well-being so that all Utah children enter school ready to learn and go on to lead healthy, happy and productive lives. To learn more about this program, please click HERE.
  Supplemental Information
  
  
  • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
  
  Benefits:
  The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
  
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  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy/pasting your resume instead of answering the question. Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  Are you a current employee of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  03
  
  This is a PART-TIME position. Do you understand?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  04
  
  How many years of experience do you have working with federal grants (at any point in the grant cycle)?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 or more years
  
  05
  
  Do you have experience working for a federal or state governmental agency?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  06
  
  Please rate your familiarity with financial audit processes.
  • No experience
  • Limited experience
  • Moderate experience
  • Extensive experience
  
  07
  
  How many years of experience do you have with contract monitoring?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 or more years
  
  08
  
  Are you bilingual in both Spanish and English with the ability to read, write, and speak in both languages?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  09
  
  Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
  • State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
  • Referred by a Friend or Family
  • Indeed
  • Other External Job Board or Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
  • Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
  • Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
  • University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
  • Contacted by a Recruiter
  • Career or Job Fair
  • Internship
  • Interviewed for different position
  • Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
  • Other (not listed above)
  
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