Grant Coordinator

Salary : $54,213.00 Annually

Location : Cumming, GA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 03203

Department : Finance Department

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to conduct financial and control activities for all grant projects of the county, involving budget preparation, financial analysis, and producing financial reports. This is an intermediate professional classification responsible for reporting and tracking the funding of the County's grants in a manner that allows for sound management of the County's grants. The work involves reporting on the status, for all grant projects; submits recommendations to assist management in making financial decisions; ensures adherence to and implementation of applicable Federal and State laws as well as County policies and procedures. A high degree of integrity and accuracy is required to handle the County's grants.

Job Summary

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides grant research with the Budget / Grants Manager, working with county departments to identify new grant opportunities for county services.

Coordinates implementation of, and compliance with, the county grant policy. Supports the Departments / Offices Grant Administrators with their responsibilities under the policy.

Reviews monthly grant reports for accuracy and timely submission. Prepares annual SEFA schedule (Federal Grants) for the auditors and CAFR.

Assists with the preparation, review, and submission of grant applications. Determines county sources of matching funds.

Monitors compliance with approved grant agreements.

Assists with grant closings.

Assists with grant budget changes.

Monitors and provides assurance of receipt of county grant revenues.

Collects information, analyzes data, identifies trends, and makes recommendations to assist management in making financial decisions; prepares special grant reports; and designs and develops spreadsheets to conduct analysis and monitor grant transactions and program results.

Conducts research of department files, account records, hardcopy materials, Internet sites, or other sources as needed.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, annual financial reporting documents, cash flow reports, special reports, spreadsheets, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, annual budget documents, budget reports, meeting agendas, audit reports, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, financial, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.

Communicates with supervisor, County officials, employees, other departments, banking personnel, the public, state / federal agencies, outside agencies, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give / receive advice / direction.

Attends meetings, participates on committees, and makes presentations as needed.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs general / clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending / receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming / outgoing mail.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business / Public Administration, or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and / or training that includes grant writing and administration, municipal budget development, financial analysis, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES :

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows :

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period

5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period

15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental :

Vision Insurance

The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term

100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D

Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service

Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five

Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10

The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service

You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business / Public Administration, or closely related field?

Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience involving grant writing and administration, municipal budget development, financial analysis, and personal computer operations?

Required Question

Salary : $54,213