What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Specialist I/II/III position at County of Tulare?
GRANTS SPECIALIST I/II/III
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill the current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy with the Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia.
Position responsibilities are to provide specialized, technical assistance and staff support to a department in identifying funding opportunities, in preparing and processing grant applications, and project funding for local, State and Federal grants. Position, depending on qualifications may be filled at the I, II or III level, with each Level having a greater degree of responsibility.
SALARY LEVEL INFORMATION
Level I: $6,011 - $7,326 Monthly
Level II: $6,429-$7,835 Monthly
Level III: $7,071 - $8,618 Monthly
Oversee the preparation, development, submission and follow-through of grant applications; identify funding sources needed for specific departmental services; identify and write goals and objectives; identify resources needed to meet goals and objectives, including staffing, supplies, and equipment; prepare project description, performance goals, and method for evaluation; prepare cost analysis and budget; may negotiate and award contracts for services related to grant programs and funding; prepare organizational charts, workload statistics, and other data for grant application and reporting processes; establish procedures and internal monitoring and reporting systems to assure effective grant program administration; coordinate with impacted department staff and management such as human resources, fiscal, administrative, program, payroll and purchasing areas within a department; research information, compile data and report on new developments in Federal and/or State legislation related to grants and other programs; ensure conformance of grant and program activities to current legal, administrative and budgetary requirements within the County and with the granting agency; write reports and narratives for grant program evaluation reports; prepare and present written and verbal reports, correspondence, agenda items and other documents for department management; schedule and conduct department meetings relating to grant applications, programs, and ongoing activities; identify community resources for purposes of research, program planning, information dissemination and referral, read and examine incoming material for new and significant legislative, administrative, and management developments to assist department staff in grant acquisition and funding; develop a resource center and maintain materials for the specific department relating to the grant and contracts program, potential revenue sources, foundations, and opportunities, statistical data, and financial information; make oral presentations and represent the department before legal groups, committees, organizations and agencies to explain department programs, policies and procedures; attend professional conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, communications, marketing, community development, planning, accounting or closely related field.
Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible staff experience in grant development or program management or administration, personnel or organizational management, community development, fiscal or budget analysis, preferably with a local government agency. Level II: Requires three (3) years of listed experience. Level III: Requires four (4) years of experience with a higher degree of responsibility.
Knowledge of: Grant sources, application preparation, monitoring and evaluation methods, and re-application processes; principles and practices in administration including organizational patterns and analysis, fiscal, and personnel management; general automated and manual procedures and systems utilized in work places to resolve problems in delivering services; managerial accounting principles sufficient to develop grant and program budgets, examine and analyze expenses and fiscal documents, and review and develop audit trails; relevant Federal, State, and local agencies; community demographics and cultural groups, and their needs and resources; presentation methods, techniques, materials and media.
Skill and Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; plan, coordinate and direct programs and grants in a county department or division; work independently and manage multi-function responsibilities; research, compile and analyze information, make decisions, and prepare appropriate alternatives and recommendations; communicate and establish effective working relationships with groups, agencies, officials, departments, boards, and internal staff, both orally and in writing; gather, analyze, and organize data in arriving at recommendations or in taking an effective course of action; establish goals and objectives and implement plans to meet those objectives; read, interpret and apply complex technical regulations, funding documents, financial reports, legislation and federal, state and local laws; prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; make recommendations and develop new programs or implement changes in current programs; prepare, monitor and evaluate grants and budgets; manage events and coordinate activities; make verbal and graphic presentations before a variety of groups; develop and use a variety of media and materials for conference presentations; compile results of research to extrapolate costs such as expenditures, allocations, and to prepare budgets; organize work and set priorities to complete assignments by established timeframes; retain and recall a wide variety of information; maintain various records, statistics and databases.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Skill/Ability: Level III: Bilingual proficiency if desired but not requires.
Salary : $72,135 - $103,413
