CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

GRANT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

SALARY:

$48,444.88 - $62,659.40

DEPARTMENT:

Planning

Opening Date:

11/15/2023

Closing Date:

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt / Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, assists in the development and implementation of federal grant funded community development programs and initiatives to support the Agency's mission; researches, evaluates and analyzes program compliance and effectiveness; facilitates grassroots community organizing to encourage community growth and development, build community capacity, stabilize neighborhoods and improve quality of life and living conditions for residents; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages, implements and promotes the Housing Rehabilitation Program, including but not limited to; following federal regulations, application process including determining eligibility, bid process, monitoring budget and spending, and report writing.

Assists in the development, planning, analysis and implementation of community development programs and initiatives to support the Agency's mission.

Provides assistance in the creation of housing and community development reports and evaluation metrics.

Maintains records and prepares forms, reports and correspondence related to federal grant funded community development programs.

Facilitates and encourages the exchange of information with local, county, and regional metropolitan agencies.

Facilitates the coordination of services with community partners as assigned.

Maintains and updates knowledge through conferences, seminars and in-service trainings as determined by Department leadership.

Assists in the creation, writing and preparation of multiple federal and state grants.

Completes housing development projects and new community development programs in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Works with diverse community groups, socioeconomic and professional groups to accomplish program goals.

Represents the County and/or Agency at meetings and public hearings as assigned.

Operates standard office equipment, including a personal computer.

Helps to identify target communities for urban and rural development projects.

Operates an automobile while performing assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Urban Planning, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development or a related field from an accredited college or university

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in federal grant administration, including grant writing and reporting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development or a related field from an accredited college or university

• Experience with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and (HOME) programs, housing rehabilitation programs and/or urban development initiatives

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Grant administration, reporting and accounting

• Planning, budgeting and contracting techniques and practices

• Accounting and financial principles, regulations and best practices

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with co­ workers, vendors, outside professionals, agencies and the public

• Creating housing and community development reports and evaluation metrics

• Creating, writing and preparating federal and state grants

Ability to:

• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Prepare and present technical reports in a clear and concise manner

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision.

• Work effectively with diverse populations

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORKENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces:

N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 35 pounds: O

Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by these statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

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