Grants Compliance Coordinator

Position Overview

The Grants Compliance Coordinator position performs highly advanced grant management technical assistance work. The position serves as a resource and grant management subject matter expert to the Office of the County Engineer (OCE) staff. The position provides technical assistance regarding grant guidance in the Code of Federal and State Regulations and Standards. Work involves collaborating with federal, state, and other agencies, awarding and providing grant oversight, tracking grant management federal/state legislation, rules, regulations, and policy implementation and/or updates, providing pre‑award education, post‑award analysis, and maintaining, reviewing, and preparing confidential and special reports.

Work requires contact with departmental executives, managers, governmental officials, and third parties. Employees at this level are virtually self‑supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Serves as lead worker for grant administration on the team.
• Works closely with other divisions in the identification and tracking of grant management funds received by Harris County.
• Represent the team in coordination with other Harris County grant efforts.
• Research funding opportunities to understand policy implications, applicable criteria, and optimal strategies for securing funding.
• Oversee development of internal project eligibility and selection criteria for Harris County‑administered funding opportunities.
• Oversee development of application process and schedule and coordination requirements for local governments to participate in Harris County‑administered funding opportunities.
• Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines, and manage multiple proposals.
• Assist with special projects & must be willing to perform other grant‑related duties as assigned and deemed necessary by management.
• Coordinate with other divisions and respond to requests for information.
• Establishes and maintains various in‑house spreadsheets and other grant tracking tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• High School diploma or GED with 5 years of experience carrying out, overseeing, or auditing/monitoring federal and/or state grant management programs.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public agency policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration and grant writing skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office and ability to learn various grant submittal interfaces and websites.
• Ability to plan and organize work, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external sources and keep management informed.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy and be detail‑oriented.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities. Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but only information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.