Grant Manager/Writer

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

DEFINITION
This position performs complex and sensitive professional work related to grant seeking, grant administration, and coordinating grant management activities on a citywide basis, both during regular operations and in a post-disaster environment. The position is responsible for grant identification, preparation, management and administration to ensure successful financial outcomes.

• Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
• Administer city-sponsored grants and funding opportunities and related grant monitoring and reporting.
• Research and identify grant funding opportunities and sources that match city funding needs – federal, state, and local.
• Facilitate research, development, review, and editing of agency grant proposals, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process surrounding grants and other financial resources.
• Performs general financial accounting and reconciliations specifically related to grant expenditures, prepare the Schedule of Federal Expenditures (SEFA), and assists with financial statement preparation and other summary reports.
• Maintain a calendar of grant submissions and other deadlines, and remain in contact with grant-making organizations in order to be able to supply additional supportive material.
• Oversee and coordinate all grant-related efforts and compliance citywide.
• Serve as a grant liaison and resource to other city departments, divisions, and public and outside agencies.
• Participate in city-wide committees and meetings to provide expert consultation on grant funding and financial activities.
• Review proposed federal and state legislation for impacts to City-related funding sources
• Maintain a variety of automated record keeping in both financial and grant areas.
• Dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.

• Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.