PRINCIPAL GRANTS COORDINATOR

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL GRANTS COORDINATOR

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Finance, Comptroller Office, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Principal Grant Coordinator position. As a member of our team, you will develop, plan, and oversee one or more major programmatic areas with significant financial and programmatic impact upon other governmental agencies and/or private organizations in addition to performing complex and sensitive administrative, organizational, systems, budgetary, grant funding administration, and related projects and analyses.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Business or Pubic Administration or a related field, AND two (2) years of full-time professional experience in performing administrative, budgetary, operational, grant funding preparation and administration or similar analyses and studies. Experience in a public agency setting and project or programmatic supervisory experience are desirable. A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of additional related experience may be substituted for Master's Degree.

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 attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, oversees, reviews and evaluates the work of a major programmatic area; directs and coordinates the work of County or contract staff and ensures that program goals and objectives are achieved.
• Provides complex and sensitive management and programmatic support to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners; works directly with the Board or individual members regarding programmatic, policy and budgetary issues.
• Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the program(s) to which assigned; coordinates budget development for the function(s) and administers expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develops, implements and oversees funding and staffing requirements for the programmatic area to which assigned; prepares grant, financial assistance awards and alternative funding requests; monitors activities and ensures that all programmatic and reporting requirements are met.
• Develops requests for proposals, negotiates contracts and administers contract provisions for major program support for the County.
• Plans, organizes and directs complex administrative, operational, budgetary or other studies with County-wide or major internal operational or funding impact.
• Reviews and analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, team and quality improvement alternatives, budget development and administration, grants management and administration, staffing, facilities, productivity, and policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Researches, develops and identifies grant fundable opportunities.
• Oversees the writing and submission of grant applications and the preparation of grant programs and policies relating to recommendations for Board approval.
• Establishes administrative procedures and controls for acquiring and implementing grant funding.
• Performs specific County management support activities such as coordinating and preparing Board agenda items, conducting studies and preparing responses for Commissioner-generated requests; reviewing and assessing proposed legislation and representing the County, the department head and others as specified.
• Confers with and represents the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional and public agencies and the public; acts as liaison and coordinator for County-wide programs involving commitment of staff from other government agencies.
• Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions.
• Provides advice and guidance on the application of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Conducts funding research and analysis. Ensures compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.
• Directs the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; provides training to staff and is responsible for such supervisory functions as performance evaluation and discipline.
• Oversees the monitoring of grant budgets and expenditures.
• Directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files related to the areas assignment.
• Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; specified positions may drive a County or personal motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of traveling to and from various work sites or other County locations; specified positions may be required to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and visit various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes

Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
  • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
  • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
  • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave

Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave
• Parental Leave - Up to 90 days

Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
• Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
• Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$38.23 - $59.27 Hourly