What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Officer position at Hinds County, Mississippi?
Examples of Basic Tasks and Duties
The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class, and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position. The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual department.
Research the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Federal Register, Index of Private Foundations, GIS' Federal Funding Alert, and other publications to identify potential funding sources.
Requests grant applications and other funding notices.
Writes and submits grant applications.
Works with public and private groups, agencies, and individuals in acquiring funding to benefit the County.
Establishes programs and provides technical assistance in establishing programs.
Organizes and conducts various grants-related workshops.
Evaluates current county programs and services.
Collects county and other applicable data for planning, programmatic, and fiscal decision-making.
Prepares reports, records, and budgets on county and non-county funded program and services.
Recommends modification of existing county-funded programs and services.
Grants Officer/Specialist
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Prepares Requests-for-Proposals (RFPs), serves on proposal review committees, and prepares all necessary review and evaluation forms.
Participates in administrative planning to insure maximum use of all possible resources.
Provides management, technical, and other support to the Human Capital Development area and to the County Administrator.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, Business Administration, or closely related field of study from an accredited college or university and three (3) years experience in writing, implementing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating programs;
or
Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, Business Administration, or closely related field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years experience in writing, implementing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating programs;
and
Extensive experience in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifying public and private funding sources
- Preparing successful grant applications
- Establishing Programs
- Monitoring and Evaluating Programs
- Utilizing computer hardware and software
Starting Salary
$53,243Job Posting Close Date
Open Until FilledMission Statement
Hinds County Government is committed to the essentials in building a competitive future, enhancing the quality of life, ensuring a quality work force, promoting a more attractive business climate, and forging a stronger economy in our county for all citizens.
Salary : $53,243