Grants Manager - Kissimmee, United States - Osceola County, FL

Description

Salary:
$87,110.40 AnnuallyLocation : Kissimmee, FL

Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number: 02166Department: FinanceDivision: Finance
Opening Date: 05/17/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 11:59 PM EasternGeneral Description of Duties
Position subject to close at any time

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAY GRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.This position is responsible for working with County senior management, Executive Team, department directors and other management staff, community partners, other governmental agencies, and granting agencies in the administration of a comprehensive grants management, coordination, and collaboration program for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a pre-planning grants process, and applications specific to the County's capital and operating grants enterprise.

The position will ensure all grant opportunities have met application requirements and strategically align with the County's priorities.

Essential Job Functions The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.

It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.

The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Reviews and analyzes new grant opportunities and applications to determine if they align with County strategic priorities.

Evaluates the costs and benefits to the County as a result of grant opportunity matching requirements, operating costs, and any grant related program expansion.

Seeks to recover indirect costs if allowed and determines long-term program sustainability. Evaluates whether General Fund revenues are necessary to support projects.
Develops and writes grant proposals to obtain available government and private funding from various programs and projects. Obtains assistance of outside consultants procured by the County to prepare more technical or complicated grants.

Provides direction in the establishment of grant planning/development program that provides support and guidance to departments' financial and program staff in the management of grant programs to ensure controls and systems are in place to comply with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts.

Offers pre-planning and technical assistance for County departments and community partners.

Technical assistance will include reviewing applications to ensure grant requirements are met, assisting with narrative edits, creating timelines, liaising with grantors, helping align grant applications with County priorities, and providing assistance with budget details.

Crates, manages, and directs the use of a centralized grants management, tracking, and reporting system to provide strategic information and underlying detail to the BOCC, Count Manager, County departments, and other agencies in order to monitor grant applications, draw-downs, reporting and performance activities for all gran programs managed under the BOCC.Works with staff to ensure programs are implemented in the most efficient and effective method for proper data collection, accurate and timely reporting and to ensure delivery of required outcomes,Directs and manages the establishment and maintenance of a resource library on available grants and completed grant applications.

Develops policies/procedures/systems for the effective administration of grants to ensure compliance and effective internal controls.
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.


Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Financial Management, or related field


Experience:
Six (6) years of experience performing at the level outlined in the primary essential job functions. An equivalent combination of education, and/or experience may be considered in lieu of required education or experience.


Miscellaneous:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Local government experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local financing sources, as well as the capacity to identify potential funding sources.

Knowledge of federal or state grant processes including financial and programmatic reporting. Knowledge of budget, finance, and project management systems.

• The capacity to prepare financial and budget grant reports and interpret financial data.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with attention to detail.

The capacity to maintain confidentiality when handling personal information, such as employee pay or prospective projects, may be required for some grants.

The capacity to meet and exceed imposed deadlines. Ability to manage complex functions with stakeholders, managers, supervisors, professionals and other staff.
Ability to manage enterprise-wide programs to achieve broad organizational goals and objectives.
Ability to use considerable initiative, think independently, and exercise sound judgment.

Ability to serve as an internal consultant to senior management and present information and data to County, and stakeholder staff.

Ability to analyze data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish operation or program objectives and strategies for a functional or operational area.
Ability to take a long-term view and recognize opportunities to help the organization accomplish its objectives.
Ability to coordinate the activities of multiple internal and external stakeholders not directly under the position's scope of management.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of management. Knowledge of the functions, activities, requirements, and objectives of the specific programs/functional areas to which assigned. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to assigned functional area.
Ability to analyze and interpret data into usable information and business intelligence. Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of internal and external clients with a focus on improving services.
Ability to establish objectives and strategies, identify required resources, and develop plans.

Ability to formulate and establish goals and administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of a complex organization with multiple departments, programs, and both internal and external partners.

Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and isolating problems, and problem resolution.
Skill in interpersonal skills, communications, team building, facilitation, networking, and negotiations.


PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demand:
Light20 pounds maximum lifting.
Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 10 lbs.
If less lifting is involved will require significant walking/standing.
If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.
Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. Following is a snapshot of our core benefits.
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage. Department Heads are eligible for Medical and Dental insurance coverage on the first date of employment.

Group Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Coverage Deductions Per Paycheck (26 Paychecks) Employee Employee + 1 Family Health-HRA Base $0.00 $102.38 $159.25 Health-HRA Buy-Up $31.57 $138.89 $216.06 Dental Base $0.00 $11.99 $22.08 Dental Buy-Up $3.16 $18.14 $30.75 Vision $3.42 $6.84 $9.15 Short-Term Disability $0.00 N/A N/A Long-Term Disability $0.

00 N/A N/A County's Contribution to the Medical Plan:

Coverage Tier Annual Contribution HRA Base Employee $9,807.72 HRA Base Emp+1 $15,091.96 HRA Base Family $22,921.08 Coverage Tier Annual Contribution HRA Buy-Up Employee $9,436.70 HRA Buy-Up Emp+1 $14,952.34 HRA Buy-Up Family $22,703.

72 Medical Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): The County contributes $500 per employee or $1,000 for employee plus dependents, for medical and prescription-related expenses

State-of-the-Art Employee Wellness Center:
The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents.

The Employee Wellness Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite.

Services at the Wellness Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.

Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Wellness Center on day one of employment.

The Wellness Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.


Basic Life Insurance Policy:

At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars.

Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.


Short-Term and Long-Term Disability:
At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.

Membership in the Florida Retirement System:
This benefit cannot be easily matched by a traditional 401k plan


Current County contributions are:

• Regular Class %
• Special Risk %
• Senior Management %The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan. Both plans are subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution.457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family membersat no cost.
Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.00 per month.

Vacation and Sick Leave accruals as follows:

Vacation Accruals Per Month 1 month to 5 years 8 hours 5 years and 1 month to 10 years 10 hours 10 years and 1 month to 15 years 12 hours 15 years and 1 month to 20 years 13.34 hours 20 years and over 16.66 hours Sick Leave Accruals Per Month Full-time Employees 8 hours Part-time Employees 4 hours 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee) New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.

Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving-Day After Christmas Eve Christmas DayPaid Bereavement Leave:

Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees. The degree must be related to the employee's position.


Employee Recognition Program:
Monetary rewards are available

Sick Leave Bank:
Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical-related event, with up to 240 hours, per fiscal year. Enrollment required.01 Are you a U.S.

Military Veteran? Yes No 02 Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, be sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.) Yes No 03 Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Financial Management, or a related field? If so, please list the major/concentration.

(Education must me demonstrated in the Education section.) If none, list N/A 04 Briefly explain and list your responsible experience in creating and monitoring grants/contracts or similar government operations.

(Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.

05 Briefly explain and list your responsible experience in reviewing and analyzing new grant opportunities and applications to determine if they align with strategic priorities.

(Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.

06 Briefly explain and list your responsible experience in writing grant proposals to obtain available government and private funding from various programs and projects (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.

07 Do you possess a valid Driver's License? If yes, what state? 08 Briefly explain and list your years of professional experience working in the Florida public sector.

(Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A. Required Question