Job Details

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

GRANT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

SALARY:

$48,444.88 - $62,659.40

DEPARTMENT:

Planning

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt / Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, assists in the development and implementation of federal grant funded community development programs and initiatives to support the Agency's mission; researches, evaluates and analyzes program compliance and effectiveness; facilitates grassroots community organizing to encourage community growth and development, build community capacity, stabilize neighborhoods and improve quality of life and living conditions for residents; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages, implements and promotes the Housing Rehabilitation Program, including but not limited to; following federal regulations, application process including determining eligibility, bid process, monitoring budget and spending, and report writing.

Assists in the development, planning, analysis and implementation of community development programs and initiatives to support the Agency's mission.

Provides assistance in the creation of housing and community development reports and evaluation metrics.

Maintains records and prepares forms, reports and correspondence related to federal grant funded community development programs.

Facilitates and encourages the exchange of information with local, county, and regional metropolitan agencies.

Facilitates the coordination of services with community partners as assigned.

Maintains and updates knowledge through conferences, seminars and in-service trainings as determined by Department leadership.

Assists in the creation, writing and preparation of multiple federal and state grants.

Completes housing development projects and new community development programs in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Works with diverse community groups, socioeconomic and professional groups to accomplish program goals.

Represents the County and/or Agency at meetings and public hearings as assigned.

Operates standard office equipment, including a personal computer.

Helps to identify target communities for urban and rural development projects.

Operates an automobile while performing assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Urban Planning, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development or a related field from an accredited college or university

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in federal grant administration, including grant writing and reporting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development or a related field from an accredited college or university

• Experience with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and (HOME) programs, housing rehabilitation programs and/or urban development initiatives

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Grant administration, reporting and accounting

• Planning, budgeting and contracting techniques and practices

• Accounting and financial principles, regulations and best practices

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with co­ workers, vendors, outside professionals, agencies and the public

• Creating housing and community development reports and evaluation metrics

• Creating, writing and preparating federal and state grants

Ability to:

• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Prepare and present technical reports in a clear and concise manner

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision.

• Work effectively with diverse populations

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy