GRANTS COORDINATOR - POLICE

GRANTS COORDINATOR - 9230- Police

Grade 20

Starting Range: $61,246.00 - $68,932 - plus a comprehensive benefits package

General Statement of Duties:

Develops, procures and administers additional funding sources for Police operations; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

• Administers and manages all grants (Federal and otherwise) and contracts between the Manchester Police Department, its divisions and grantees/sub-grantees;
• Coordinates grant procurement activities with Police Department officers through soliciting information as to funding, operational and public safety needs within the City of Manchester;
• Researches and assesses the suitability of available grant funding opportunities utilizing resources including online portals, notifications from local, state and Federal agencies, and all applicable publications;
• Recommends and prepares grant applications and related documents;
• Writes grants for specific funding sources and follows-up on application status with officials reviewing grant proposals as appropriate;
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP) for grant funds and other projects;
• Reviews RFPs and makes recommendations accordingly;
• Monitors grants awarded to the departments/divisions for compliance;
• Works closely with the Manchester Police Department budgets to track the expenditure of grant funds;
• Administers grants, including explaining any and all stipulations from funding sources, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of all activities and operations stemming from grant funds and providing all reporting requirements to the funding agency;
• Interfaces with internal departments and external agencies;
• Performs detailed budget analysis in support of grant functions;
• Creates contracts, staff reports, financial reports and oral presentations for the Manchester Police Department administration, as well as the City of Manchester leadership (Mayor, Alderman, etc.);
• Reviews and audits summary reports, compiles and analyzes statistical data to develop conclusions and make recommendations to internal and external agencies;
• Develops and implements division procedure manual; provides grant information and assistance to organizations and inquiring citizens;
• Maintains relationships with grant recipients; answering questions and inspecting onsite work to ensure proper expenditure of funds;
• Establishes, maintains and copies files for grants awarded;
• Performs special projects for the Police Chief as requested; and more

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice or a closely related field; and
• Some experience in full grant management activities in a private, non-profit or public agency; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Valid NH Driver’s License;
• Grants Training and Management Courses – NH Bureau of Education, preferred

Salary : $61,246 - $68,932