Grants Specialist; Grade 13

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Under general supervision, coordinates the implementation of housing rehabilitation and other grant-funded programs; assists the Grants Administrator with the administration of grant-funded programs, preparation of grant applications, and implementation of grant awards; this position has department specific responsibility.

Provides information and technical assistance to homeowners regarding the housing rehabilitation program eligibility requirements and application procedures; prepares and processes applications, loan documents, and other required project documentation; coordinates contractor procurement and monitors housing rehabilitation projects; coordinates and maintains communication among homeowners, contractors, consultants; county departments, funding agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate project implementation; prepares and submits required reports and maintains grant records to ensure compliance with requirements for grant reporting;

process invoices, post expenditures, reconcile project accounts, and track grant budgets and expenditures; collects and tracks project expenditures and prepares reimbursement requests from Grantors; organizes and reviews project files and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with grant requirements; assists with the preparation of grant applications and the implementation, administration, monitoring, and closeout of grant-funded projects; assists with public hearings and community meetings, public outreach events, and the development of informational materials to promote grant programs;

assists Grants Administrator and grant subrecipients with grant project implementation; maintains high standards of confidentiality; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or grants administration; AND three years of experience in government funded programs or administrative budget development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; requires successful completion of a background check.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Yuma County policies and procedures;
• Residential housing rehabilitation standards;
• Current residential building codes, construction practices, and permitting processes;
• Federal, state, local grant regulations, compliance requirements, and record keeping standards;
• County grant regulations, procedures, and accountability standards;
• The principles of grant fund accounting, contracts, procurement, and records management;
• Grant application research and opportunities;
• Office computer hardware and software applications.

• Preparing reports, correspondence, and other presentations for internal and external audiences;
• Assessing community needs and resources and researching solutions;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff, contractors, funding agencies and community organizations;
• Maintaining detailed records, organizing complex project documentation, and managing multiple tasks and projects while meeting regulatory deadlines.

• Review title reports and identify ownership issues requiring resolution;
• Interpret and apply grant regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Work with individuals from diverse social and economic backgrounds;
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Work in varying extreme weather conditions while conducting field inspections and site visits;
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