About This Role
This role involves researching, compiling, and writing grant applications for State, Federal, and local funding opportunities, while understanding the County's limitations and needs. The position is responsible for all pre-award functions and provides support for post-award functions when needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized work researching grant opportunities to support County programs and projects
- Develop documentation to support efforts to obtain funding
- Prepare grant applications and provide technical assistance throughout the pre-award phase
- Prepare initial budgets for grant applications in cooperation with department personnel
- Assist departments with grants implementation when necessary
- Serve as the liaison between the County, funding sources, and other external agencies during the pre-award phase
- Keep County Departments apprised of applicable funding opportunities and make recommendations to departments on whether or not to pursue funding opportunities
- Work in conjunction with the Grants Manager, Grants Compliance Analyst, and Grants & Revenue Manager as part of the County
- Participate as a member of the Grants Team to provide direction in the establishment of grant oversight and monitoring programs
- Provide support and guidance to department's financial and program staffs in the management of grant programs to ensure controls and systems are in place to assure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts
- Assist various departments to ensure the ability to implement prospective programs in the most efficient and effective method for proper data collection, accurate and timely reporting, and to ensure delivery of required outcomes
- Interpret and explain applicable grant and/or program regulations, requirements, and procedures
- Assist the Grant Team in providing periodic training to keep department staff current with requirements
- Provide periodic support for the Grants Compliance Analyst
- Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel
About the Company
Hernando County provides local government services.
