Grants & Finance / Business Officer II (Temporary - Durham)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Business Officer II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. 

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC DHHS – Public Health, Chronic Disease & Injury, located at 65 Moore Drive, Durham NC, Durham County. 

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $34.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). 

The IVP Branch of the North Carolina Division of Public Health currently has 7 federal grants and seeks an experienced financial manager with background in grant management for a full-time, temporary assignment. The selected candidate for this role will assist with grants and financial management, including document preparation, budget allocation and tracking, assisting with contracts preparation, entry, invoicing, and monthly reporting; overseeing travel planning and reimbursement processing, office management and organization, completing and tracking temporary orders, along with other administrative and financial duties.

Focus of position will be on the preparation and submission of the Rape Prevention and Education continuation grant and contract renewals. The candidate selected for this role will:

* Prepare grant materials for submission
* Prepare budgets, budget allocations, schedules, and forecasts
* Oversee contracts processing from execution through invoicing and closure
* Review federal grant expenditures
* Review monthly invoices and expenses
* Oversee travel planning and reimbursement
* Assist with temp order submissions
* Assist with office management and organization
* And complete other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. 

• Experienced in financial and grant management, working with federal grant budgets and contracts
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Excel, Open Window, and SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Highly Preferred:

Knowledge of state systems (North Carolina Financial Systems)

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 in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, two years of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education 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:

Janice Scott Kearney

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]