Pima Countys Grants Management and Innovation (GMI) Research and Analysis Division is currently seeking a Grants Manager I reporting to the Research and Analysis Division Manager. The Research and Analysis Division is responsible for assisting County departments and GMI in process mapping strategic efficiency planning policy studies and recommendations and specialty ad-hoc research. The Grant Manager I role is responsible for overseeing comprehensive grant management ensuring compliance and leveraging data to drive program performance. This position encompasses both grant administration and performance monitoring integrating compliance oversight contract management subrecipient monitoring and data-driven decision-making. The Grant Manager I collaborates with internal teams funding agencies and subrecipients to enhance grant operations mitigate audit risks and continuously improve program outcomes.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Develops program goals objectives policies and procedures and establishes short- and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;

• Manages and administers program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;

• Develops negotiates monitors and administers contracts intergovernmental agreements and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;

• Monitors program contract compliance and takes corrective action as required;

• Performs as a program representative within the community delivers informational news releases serves as a program contact person and participates in community awareness activities;

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other county departments public and private agencies organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;

• Analyzes federal state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;

• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;

• Develops writes and administers the programs annual budget prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;

• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;

• Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;

• May supervise the activities of county staff and evaluate performance;

• May make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding program objectives;

• May direct the preparation and submittal of proposals and grant applications;

• May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration education human services criminal justice or related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND four (4) years of professional level experience in coordinating monitoring administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities.

(Relevant professional-level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One (1) year of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Selection Process:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items:The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.