Grant Administrator

MOS Code:
None

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, English, Social/Behavioral Science, or related field.

Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Under general supervision, research, develop and implement grant projects in area of assignment.

Conduct research and provide information, technical support and guidance on grant planning of public facilities or public services documentation. Involves:

• Gather and analyze data for grant opportunities by researching funding sources availability utilizing the Internet, grant foundation publications and contacts.
• Write grants in collaboration with other non-profit agencies and governmental entities.
• Work with citizens to apply for grants, develop grassroots community organizations and provide staff support as required.
• Interprets and communicates grant guidelines and regulations with citizens and staff.
• Prepare statistical information.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing grant priorities.
• Develop comprehensive documents for reporting on grant funding activities, including assisting in the preparation of reports to federal agencies and long-term planning documents.
• Oversee and monitor compliance activities with other divisions, outside agencies, staff and citizens.
• Consult with others in department or within the City to determine applicability of grant.
• Coordinate information between departments and agencies regarding grant information and status.

Plan and conduct preparation and distribution of grant funds for Public Facilities or Public Services. Involves:

• Prepare templates for Requests For Proposals (RFP), letters of intent, citizen request forms, and funding applications.
• Develop request for proposals.
• Develop plans to implement grant or funding programs, activities or services.
• Provide technical assistance to prospective applicants, including general grant writing training.
• Receive applications, make recommendations for improvement, determine eligibility and conduct staff reviews to make recommendations, provide oversight to steering committee meetings, schedule community meetings, prepare agendas, prepare and conduct presentations and provide staff support.

Prepare grant proposals and assist in grant implementation and oversight in programs or projects. Involves:

• Review and research application materials to obtain pertinent information.
• Develop grant proposal.
• Establish objectives for grant.
• Develop plans to implement grant or funding programs, activities or services.
• Communicate program requirements and procedures necessary to obtain and/or retain funding.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of grant regulatory reporting requirements.
• Direct and monitor grant program activities and evaluate results.
• Attend funded projects to evaluate objectives.
• Ensure deadlines are met in providing information to applicants who intend to obtain funding.
• Track disbursements of grant funds for Public Facilities or Public Services.
• Track Public Facilities project progress, enforce contract, conduct contract implementation, prepare contract amendments, monitor budgets, analyze budgets, review construction pay applications, construction change orders, visit construction sites, review design scope changes, and monitor agencies for federal requirements compliance.
• Review and monitor progress in procurement, design and or construction plans.
• Ability to multi task several public facilities/public services projects in different phases and work on daily tasks concurrently.