Develops and coordinates a grant program for a County department and/or agency; prepares and/or reviews grant applications; directs the evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded projects; provides information and technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to develop and coordinate a grant program for a County department/agency by recommending funding opportunities, preparing and/or reviewing grant applications, and monitoring compliance of funding requirements and applicable laws and regulations; and to provide information and technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
- Plans, directs, and manages a grant program for a County department/agency.
- Prepares and/or reviews grant applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements; researches demographic, statistical and factual data.
- Maintains records of grants, including financial records, and monitors compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; conducts on-site inspections of projects and interviews grant recipients to determine compliance with respective agreements.
- Prepares grant agreements, documents, reports and other correspondence needed to facilitate the execution of grant agreements.
- Develops policies and procedures related to grant writing and the administration of grants; identifies potential problems with grants and develops technical materials to assist the departments/agencies and community organizations.
- Provides technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters; establishes collaborations and partnerships to increase grant training, opportunities, and resources for the County and community organizations
- Oversees the development and maintenance of a grant-source database and users' database; provides staff assistance regarding available funding sources for community needs.
- Represents the department/County at meetings on matters related to the grant program; assembles a variety of data for preparation of reports and/or presentations to the administration, County Council, or other agencies and community organizations.
- Prepares the program's annual budget; oversees the accounting, reporting, and expenditures of the grants.
- Coordinates and facilities the acquisition of required permits, variances, easements, and other approvals, including approvals to sublease park properties, related to grant projects.
- Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination.
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, sociology, or a related field, and four (4) years of administrative or analytical experience which shall have involved monitoring, evaluating, and/or administering grants.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, supervision, public relations, and grant funding; private, state, and federal grant and funding sources; research methods; statistical analysis; effective communication techniques for both oral and written presentations; grant requirements and regulations including financial reporting requirements; strategies for promoting grant funding programs and services for the County; County government organization and functions; report writing.
Ability to: Supervise, assign, and review the work of others; conduct research, compile data, and make sound recommendations; identify private, state, and federal funding sources; prepare and review grant applications; interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations; time management; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare reports; maintain records; deal tactfully and professionally with the public and others; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
