About the Position
Are you looking for a position that has the potential to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to improve and maintain the transportation infrastructure we all use every day? As the Grant Coordinator for MCDOT, you will lead strategic efforts in national marketing, internal and external partnership coordination, tracking and competitive analysis of grant opportunities, grant writing, and management of consultants assisting with grants. This position requires a self-starter who will create customized approaches to each grant opportunity that leverage all the experts and resources in Maricopa County to put us in a strong competitive position for grant funding opportunities.
Be part of a dedicated team working on critical projects that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a team with a purpose – apply now!
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
- Two years of professional analytical experience
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, urban planning, civil engineering or related field
- Professional level-related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
We Also Value
- Experience in developing grant applications submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
- Experience coordinating grant development with public agencies, consultants, product vendors, and academia
Job Contributions
- Prepare or assist with all components of grant submission, ensuring the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with agency requirements
- Research and identify various types of available grants, including criteria. Facilitate cross-division/department communication regarding grant opportunities and applications
- Maintain knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures and present information and changes to the department. Interpret data and present conclusions and recommendations based on data and other findings
- Develop and maintain a method to track grant opportunities and status. Provide budgetary and statistical analysis of department grants
- Manage consultants in Grant Writing and development, including creation of the Scope of Work, negotiation, and adherence to budget and schedule
- Identify potential jurisdictional partnerships that would increase the competitiveness of grant applications and assist with letters of support
- Represent the department by attending jurisdictional partner meetings to propose grant partnerships and details. Maintain professional relationships with external stakeholders
Working Conditions
- The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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