Job Description

Do you like research, learning new things, and managing processes related to contracts and grants? Do you have experience preparing ITBs, RFQs, RFPs, and grant applications? Do you work well in both the creative and analytical worlds? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for our Contract & Grants Coordinator position. This position is responsible for tracking city contracts, preparing appropriate bid documents, assisting with bid openings, scoring, and selection, identifying grant and funding opportunities for the City, preparing grant applications and proposals, and ensuring compliance with contract and grant requirements. It requires someone who can research new fields and areas, prepare scope of work and grant applications or reports, and ensure compliance with city-wide purchasing policies. Candidates should have a degree in public administration, business, liberal arts or related field and at least three years of progressive experience in the contract & grant acquisition field. This position requires expert writing and communication skills as well as expert computer skills with advanced software related to planning and budgeting. It also requires someone who pays attention to detail and can meet deadlines. If you enjoy researching, writing, engaging with employees, citizens, stakeholders and officials, and being a part of the team, then this position may be a great fit for you!

Company Description

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!

EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace

Benefits

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of several benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accident Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurances. A list of all available benefits are as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $100,000 of Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (MetLife)
• Vision Insurance (MetLife VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.

The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.