Grant Coordinator (Financial Specialist II)

Position will secure funding identifying, pursuing, and managing grant opportunities ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State and County regulations and policies. This position is responsible for the entire grant lifecycle, from research and application to monitoring and reporting. Research, writing, and project management, with a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills. Key responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, collaborating with internal stakeholders and public safety partners to gather information, preparing and submitting high-quality grant applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, researching and understanding the priorities and requirements of the funding organization to align applications effectively, supporting budget activities related to grants such as mid-year review, third quarter review, carryover, reallocation, grant award, cost distribution, and other, coordinating grant award, approval and closeout with DMB, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Will also oversee the evaluation of grant-funded programs and manage all associated paperwork and reporting.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
• Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
• Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
• Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
• Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures; 
• Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
• Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements;
• Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master’s degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.

• Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.