Grant and Compliance Administrator

Salary : $48,935.00 - $51,382.00 Annually

Location : Laurinburg, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 00816

Department : Administration

Division : Administration : County Manager

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

An employee in this class performs professional work in researching, identifying, preparing, submitting and administering grants on behalf of department heads, local officials, and community leaders to secure funding for the county.

Examples of Duties

Performs identification / research, development, and submission of grant proposals in conjunction with County Manager, Department Heads, and Board of Commissioners.

Develops and maintains relationships with federal, state, regional and non-profit agencies related to grant funding. Represents the County with funders and outside agencies.

Develops and closely monitors schedules related to grant administration and ensures project reporting is timely.

Establishes methods and / or ensures proper collection of data for grant reporting. Prepares regular written updates for County Manager, Department Heads, and Board of Commissioners.

Performs compliance monitoring for programmatic and financial requirements of grants in coordination with Department Heads. Make recommendations for improvement and / or corrective actions and report findings to the County Manager. Follow-up to ensure corrective actions were completed.

Assists Department Heads as needed with preparation and submission of monitoring reports to grantors. Reviews all reports before submission.

Prepares department budget reports at the beginning of each fiscal year including approved budget total, approved capital and personnel requests, and denied capital and personnel requests.

Reviews departmental budgets throughout the fiscal year for over / under spending, coding accuracy, and responsible spending. Provides quarterly reports to Department Heads of budget performance. Alerts the County Manager and Finance Officer of concerns.

Assesses departmental compliance with county policies, internal controls, procedures, legislation, and directives. Alerts the County Manager and Finance Officer of concerns and violations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in public administration, business, planning, economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement :

Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license.

Supplemental Information

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.

Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to perform accounting and budget tasks, and to operate a computer terminal and other office equipment.

Criminal Records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed,

Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.

Diplomas and degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.

Health

We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $3000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1000 to the HSA annually.

Dental

Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.

Voluntary Plans

Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; Allstate Cancer; Texas Life Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.

Life Insurance

The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement

Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 7.58% (law enforcement 8.25%).

401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.

Longevity Pay

The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.

Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a degree in public administration, business, planning, economics, or related field ?

Do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience ?

Do you have a valid driver's license ?

Required Question

Salary : $48,935 - $51,382