Grant Administrator

• Job Description

  Requirements
  
  MOS Code: None
  
  Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, English, Social/Behavioral Science, or related field.
  
  Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state
  
  General Purpose
  
  Under general supervision, research, develop and implement grant projects in area of assignment.
  
  Typical Duties
  
  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, 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.
  
  General Information
  
  For the complete job specification, click here .
  
  Note: This is an unclassified contract position .
  
  Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
  
  Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University, or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.
  
  A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
  
  To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  
  Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
  
  Determined by agreement
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • City of El Paso

  • 915-212-1244

  THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

  • Competitive wages
  • Pension Plans
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
  • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

  Mission:

  Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

  Vision:

  Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

  Values:

  Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

  THE COMMUNITY

  Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
  El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

  El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

  Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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