Grant Manager/Writer Job Mesquite area,Nevada USA,Government

Definition

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Definition

This position performs complex and sensitive professional work related to grant seeking, grant administration, and coordinating grant management activities on a citywide basis, both during regular operations and in a post‑disaster environment. The position is responsible for grant identification, preparation, management and administration to ensure successful financial outcomes.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

Administer city-sponsored grants and funding opportunities and related grant monitoring and reporting.

Research and identify grant funding opportunities and sources that match city funding needs – federal, state, and local.

Facilitate research, development, review, and editing of agency grant proposals, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals.

Assist in the annual budgeting process surrounding grants and other financial resources.

Perform general financial accounting and reconciliations specifically related to grant expenditures, prepare the Schedule of Federal Expenditures (SEFA), and assist with financial statement preparation and other summary reports.

Maintain a calendar of grant submissions and other deadlines, and remain in contact with grant‑making organizations in order to be able to supply additional supportive material.

Oversee and coordinate all grant-related efforts and compliance citywide.

Serve as a grant liaison and resource to other city departments, divisions, and public and outside agencies.

Participate in city-wide committees and meetings to provide expert consultation on grant funding and financial activities.

Review proposed federal and state legislation for impacts to City-related funding sources.

Maintain a variety of automated record keeping in both financial and grant areas.

Dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.

Other Job Functions

Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Principles, practices, and procedures of public administration and grant program funding and implementation.
Sources of information regarding grants.
The functions of the various city departments to facilitate grant sourcing.
Methods of research, analysis, and report preparation.
Principles and practices of contract administration as it applies to grant funding.
Advanced knowledge of common office computer hardware and software, including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
Accounting and auditing principles relating to grants administration.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Federal disaster recovery funding sources (e.g., Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, the Economic Development Administration’s Disaster Relief Opportunity, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program).
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, regulations, guidelines and governmental reporting standards as required by GASB 34.
Obtain working knowledge and familiarity with City ordinances as well as Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC) pertaining to financial and grant management, administrative regulations, and…

Grant Manager​/Writer

Grant Manager/Writer