Grants Coordinator

Houston - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 39520 - 39520

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking a diligent and strategic candidate for the role of Grants Coordinator.

Reporting to the Chief Partnership & Programs Officer the Grants Coordinator will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations and procedures related to grants to achieve departmental objectives and provide exceptional services. This position will also be responsible for conducting thorough research assisting in determining grant eligibility and coordinating administrative procedures and controls for the grant application process including facilitating interdepartmental coordination and communication on multi-departmental grant projects to ensure that grants are processed and administered promptly and in accordance with the grant requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and compile all components of each grant submission ensuring that the proposal is formatted packaged and submitted in accordance with the granting agency requirements.
Assist with grant proposal planning research budgeting and interpretation of funding regulations and provide frequent updates to management and staff.
Develop and maintain databases and systems for recording and tracking grant applications grant proposals awards reporting deadlines and related statistical information.
Create and distribute standard and special reports studies summaries and analyses as required.
Oversee the administration of post-award grants ensuring adherence to budgeting and administrative policies procedures and agency requirements as well as address and manage administrative issues and budget changes that may arise throughout the awarded granting period.
Disseminate and present changes to departments providing recommendations for implementing changes and listing potential impacts on funded operations.
Maintain knowledge of grant funding policies regulations and procedures.
Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering engineering technology construction science construction management or a related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience that includes any combination of engineering planning design and construction management or a directly related work experience.

Licensure:

Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of grant accounting guidelines regulations and standards.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Strong decision-making planning and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including discussing project complexities in non-engineering language with stakeholders and elected officials staff.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills including gathering and comparing resources sharing findings and formulating a developed yearly grant strategy.
Ability to determine informational needs collect and analyze information and devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.
Ability to multitask prioritize and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to build collaborative business relationships.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type Salary:

Regular Full-Time 40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

Partnership & Programs 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston TX 77092

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods.
Frequent sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Occasional stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 15 pounds.
Occasional ascending/descending stairs.
Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Position DescriptionAbout Harris County Flood Control District:The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth l...