GRANT'S SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY: The Grants Specialist will administer all phases of the City's grant process, from pre-award preparation to post-award administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides pre-award and post-award services for all City entities; pre- and post- award assistance is related to all types of grants and other funding sources from a variety of sponsors and funding agencies including federal, state, non-profit, private sponsors and others.
• Identifies appropriate funding opportunities and evaluates the prospects for obtaining funds.
• Coordinates the grant application process to include the preparation, submission, and monitoring of grant status.
• Works with department management and operational staff members and with representatives of other city departments to establish the scope, objectives, budgets, and expenditure proposals for the grant.
• Maintains documentation and records, to include grant reporting.
• Independently plans, designs, and conducts non-grant related research studies as requested.
• Analyzes research data and recommends policies, procedures, and other courses of action as a result of the analysis.
• Conducts statistical and other qualitative analyses and verifies the accuracy and consistency of selected data.
• Assists with obtaining City Council resolutions for applications, contracts and awards involving grants.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of grants and government funding resources.
• Ability to plan, develop and coordinate grant programs.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply grant regulations and proposal guides.
• Ability to prepare and present effective oral and written reports.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent writing, editing, spelling, grammar and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses a professional demeanor; self-motivation; ability to meet deadlines; attention to detail; ability to influence both internal and external
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.