Grants Writer - Clay, United States - Clay County Board of County Commissioners Defunct

Description

Clay County - Small Towns


Big PassionsPay:
$ $26.53Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts a full range of activities required to research, identify, prepare, manage and submit grant proposals to Federal, State, foundation or corporate sourcesPrepares grant applications, requests for proposals and letters of intent/inquiryWorks with assigned departments to prepare budgets or other documents in response to solicitationsEstablishes and maintains complete files on all grants and contracts entered by the CountyEstablishes and maintains personal contact and relationships with Federal, State and foundation contacts and program officersWorks to increase grant-related revenue streams for the CountyAssists with preparing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance submissionsCoordinates financial audits and information requests from FEMA and other grant/contract representatives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in English, communications, creative writing or closely-related fieldMaster's Degree in English, communications, creative writing or closely-related field (Preferred)Two years of experience in full-cycle grants application and documentation processValid Florida driver's license with clean driving recordAny combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Supplemental Information:
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

Knowledge of data collection methods related to grant writingStrong research skills and knowledge of Federal, State and local grant sourcesKnowledge of methods of developing grant writing strategies, goals and objectivesKnowledge of grant processes and procedures, including application procedures, guidelines and requirements governing such fundsKnowledge of analytical and statistical methodsSkill in interviewing and data-gathering techniquesSkill in researching, analyzing, interpreting and applying related Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulationsAbility to develop and submit grant proposalsAbility to establish collaborative working relationships with other employees and the publicAbility to compile and analyze data using quantitative and statistical analysis techniquesExcellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to perform mathematical calculationsAbility to collaborate effectively with othersAbility to perform independently a wide variety of assigned tasksPossess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the publicExcellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processesSuperior verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity.

Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee's normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed.

Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.

The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move about inside the office to access files, personnel, office machinery, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
This position frequently communicates with supervisor and other team members to gather relevant data for grants proposals and reports. Must be able to communicate clearly in these circumstances.

Must be able to perceive, inspect, assess, and compare data and to synthesize data into comprehensive reports and cohesive proposals for funding.

Occasionally moves boxes and/or files weighing up to 10 pounds.