POSITION: GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR II - 2 POSITIONS BASE RATE: $17.84 PER HOUR STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF PLANNING AND GRANTS BARGAINING UNIT: FEDERATION OF MISSOULA COUNTY EMPLOYEES CLOSING DATE: 5:00 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009 Application available at www.co.missoula.mt.us Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources DEFINITION: Develops and administers grant programs and related contracts in assigned areas such as criminal justice, community-based services, human services, housing, public facilities, transportation, economic development, and/or environmental issues (energy conservation and efficiency; environmental reviews and site clean-up). Work is on behalf of local governments and non profit organizations for grants within agency’s mission. REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: (The following illustrate typical duties. They are not all inclusive or restrictive.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Researches grant opportunities, solicits proposals, prepares and submits grant applications. Prepares forms and budgets, performs financial analysis for credit analysis or matching fund requirements, reviews, prepares and implements necessary documents for grant application and grant awards. Administers grants received by local government including: receives and disburses funds; establishes and maintains accurate records; prepares periodic financial and performance reports; ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations; monitors project/program progress. Prepares loan agreements; prepares requests for proposals, bid documents and conducts bid openings; conducts site inspections or program audits. Acts as local government liaison to grantees and contract holders. Prepares and manages contract agreements and establishes program parameters and performance standards. Conducts community needs assessments. Conducts research, prepares analyses, assists in development of program and policy recommendations for local government’s consideration. Coordinates or participates in special projects; explores specific issues; responds to identified needs; proposes public policy; develops new programs; enhances coordination of existing services. Participates in public forums and planning groups to examine issues, develop programs and plan services. Facilitates meetings for collaboration of variety of interests. Provides education and technical assistance to local government officials, outside agencies, community based organizations and individual applicants seeking assistance. Assists with preparation of division and program budgets as part of local government budget and generation of accounting records with regard to grant programs. OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or directed. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Work is commonly performed in an office setting. Requires occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs). Requires occasional field site inspections involving walking over rough, uneven terrain. Requires occasional out-of-town travel to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Requires Bachelor's degree in public administration, social science or other liberal arts field demanding excellent writing and analytic skills. (Eight years directly related experience may be substituted for degree.) Master's level degree in public or business administration or closely related field desired. Requires three years experience in grants preparation and administration. Experience in technical writing and project management preferred. TO APPLY: Submit Missoula County application, cover letter, resume and college transcripts (unofficial acceptable) to Human Resources, 200 W Broadway, Missoula MT 59802 by 5:00 p.m. 6/8/09; postmarks not accepted. Fax 406-258-4863; phone 406-258-3295; goodjobs@co.missoula.mt.us. Applicants may request in writing any needed accommodation to participate in the application and selection process. Missoula County will consider any reasonable accommodation. Location: MISSOULA COUNTY, MISSOULA MONTANA Compensation: $17.84 PER HOUR Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. montana