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    Grants Specialist - Yuma, United States - Yuma County, AZ

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    Description

    Salary: $ $30.46 Hourly


    Location : Yuma, AZ


    Job Type: Full Time


    Job Number: 268BS


    Department: County Administration


    Opening Date: 05/06/2024


    Closing Date: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Arizona


    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.

    NATURE OF WORK

    Under general supervision assist in the management of housing rehabilitation projects; assist the Grants Administrator with the preparation of grants and processing grants programs; this position has department specific responsibility.


    Example of Work

    (Illustrative Only) Informs and advises property owners about the housing program which may involve some field work; prepares and processes applications and loan documents for the housing rehabilitation program; coordinates procurement of contractors and monitors construction of housing projects; facilitate communication among property owners, contractors, and building inspectors for the housing rehabilitation projects; compiles and submits timely grant reports utilizing grant records, files, databases, and spreadsheets to meet all compliance requirements for grant reporting; process invoices, posts invoices and balance grant project accounts; collects and tracks expenditures for preparation of request for reimbursement from Grantors; organizes grant files in compliance with grant requirements; assists with preparation of grant applications; assists with public hearings and community meetings; assists with development of brochures and fliers to promote grant programs; attends public outreach events to promote grant programs; works with grant subrecipients on project implementation; assist with communicating information to County grant staff on grant related news; provides customer service to potential clients for housing rehabilitation program; assists Grants Administrator in grant project implementation; maintains high standards of confidentiality; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.


    Experience and Education


    Associate degree in business administration, public administration or grants administration; AND two (2) years of experience in government funded programs or administrative budget development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; Must possess and maintain a driver's license; requires successful completion of a background check.


    Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.


    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of:

    Yuma County policies and procedures; residential housing rehabilitation standards; Federal, state and County grant regulations, procedures, and accountability standards; the principles of grant fund accounting, contracts and records management; grant application; office computer hardware and software applications.


    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


    Ability to:
    Review title reports and identify ownership problems that will need to be resolved; 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;

    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 40% sitting, 20% field work, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions and may have a high risk of exposure to hazardous materials.


    EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

    Medical Coverage Category

    The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ).

    The employee is able to select from three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.


    Plan Option 1:
    Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 900 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.

    Plan Option 2:
    Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,200 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.

    Plan Option 3:
    High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.

    HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option can receives upto $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.

    Southwest Service Administrator (SSA)

    Mexico PPO Health Plan:
    SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan.

    The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).


    This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at or visit for more information.


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