Content Summary : Grant Writer at Augusta, for Augusta
The principal function is to perform professional work involving grant writing, coordination and administration; sourcing funding for municipal programs and projects; and managing proposal preparation. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Augusta, GA policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Reports to the Administrator or other designated person and works with a variety of Augusta, Georgia employees involved in the grant acquisition process.
- Responsible for finding funding opportunities for Augusta, Georgia.
- Writes and edits grant applications.
- Plans, organizes, researches, and manages grants administration for Augusta, Georgia.
- Monitors and evaluates information to determine compliance with prescribed standards and guidelines.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the performance of program activities.
- Identifies future Augusta, Georgia program needs and identifies grant fundable opportunities to meet those needs.
- Researches grant-funding sources such as Federal, State, and private entities.
- Develops and maintains Grants Manual Standard Operating Procedures Manual for the organization.
- Resolves procedural, operational, and other grant-related problems by working with departments and granting agencies to facilitate solutions.
- Works closely with user departments to ensure a proper handoff when funds have been approved for award and allocated.
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to all departments in grant preparation and submission if needed.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Keep abreast of Federal and State grant programs.Determine eligibility for a variety of grant proposals.Maintain a record of grant awards and compliance updates.Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
Experience : Three (3) years of responsible experience in grant administration with at least one year occurring within a municipal setting preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Knowledge of :
Federal and State grants availability, audit requirements, principles and procedures of grants, project development, and administration.Principles and practices of public administration and of local government structure and services.Grant sources, grant application procedures, proposal requirements, and reporting requirements.Program development, operations, budgeting, and program evaluation.Ability to :
Comprehend and make inferences from legal and administrative written materials.Analyze and compile information and prepare written and oral reports.Work independently, and persistently to complete work on schedule and according to quality control standards.Make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately.Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.Excellent knowledge of proposal submission.Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization.PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization : Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data / information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.Human Interaction : Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and / or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.Equipment : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.Math : Requires the ability to perform standard mathematical calculations.Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.Physical Abilities : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of objectsJ-18808-Ljbffr
