Community Grants Writer - Yuma, United States - Yuma County, AZ

Yuma County, AZ

Verified Company

Yuma, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary:

_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 assist in the management of housing rehabilitation projects; assist the Senior Grants Administrator with the preparation of grants and processing grants programs.

This position has department specific responsibility.

Example of Work:

Experience and Education:

Associate degree in business administration, public administration or grants administration; AND four (4) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skill in:

Preparing reports, correspondence and other presentations for internal and external audiences; assessing community needs and resources, and researching solutions; establishing effective working relationships with County staff and regional organizations; organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects; excellent research and analytical skills with attention to detail; technical writing.

Ability to:

Review title reports and identify ownership problems that will need to be resolved; work effectively both independently and in a team environment; work with people of all social and economic levels; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work in varying extreme weather conditions; follow written and verbal instructions; use modern office equipment and computers; lift up lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing. Working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. The job is performed under mínimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Ten federal paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, participation in Arizona State Retirement System is mandatory, and health/life/dental/vision insurance for eligible employees in accordance with the Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization Personnel Policies and Procedures