What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Program Coordinator position at Orange County Government?
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs professional grant coordinating functions while implementing, assisting with, and managing grants for Departments/Divisions within the administrative oversight of the Deputy County Administrator/Public Safety Director. These departments/divisions include Fire Rescue, Corrections, Health Services Departments, and the Office of Emergency Management Division; however, these departments/divisions can expand or retract as assigned by county management.
The primary duties of this position include researching and identifying government and private funding opportunities, distributing information on grants to the designated departments/divisions, preparing grant applications, maintaining, and managing documentation, producing programmatic and financial grant reports, evaluating/analyzing programs, and grant performance measurements.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the direct supervision of the Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Manager / Assistant Emergency Manager while coordinating with the Office of Management and Budget and the Orange County Comptroller's Office. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved. This is a high-level position that requires high performance with a minimal amount of supervision.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
The following are representative duties; it is not intended to capture all duties performed by this classification.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in English, Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field with a minimum of four years of experience and a proven track record in grant writing, reviewing, managing, and administering grants is required. A Master's Degree in like majors can substitute for two years of experience. Previous experience must demonstrate a proven record of securing new funding opportunities. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of research.
Preferences:
Public Assistance Grants experience.
Advantage Accounting Software experience.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 06/07/2026
Close Date: 06/21/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs professional grant coordinating functions while implementing, assisting with, and managing grants for Departments/Divisions within the administrative oversight of the Deputy County Administrator/Public Safety Director. These departments/divisions include Fire Rescue, Corrections, Health Services Departments, and the Office of Emergency Management Division; however, these departments/divisions can expand or retract as assigned by county management.
The primary duties of this position include researching and identifying government and private funding opportunities, distributing information on grants to the designated departments/divisions, preparing grant applications, maintaining, and managing documentation, producing programmatic and financial grant reports, evaluating/analyzing programs, and grant performance measurements.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the direct supervision of the Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Manager / Assistant Emergency Manager while coordinating with the Office of Management and Budget and the Orange County Comptroller's Office. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved. This is a high-level position that requires high performance with a minimal amount of supervision.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
The following are representative duties; it is not intended to capture all duties performed by this classification.
- Researches, evaluates information, initiates actions, and prepares grants using professional grant-writing techniques while adhering to existing laws, rules, and regulations.
- Acquires and maintains up-to-date knowledge of funding from federal, state, and local programs and submission deadlines for relevant applications to the countyâ¿¿s public safety departments/divisions.
- Initiates meetings and identifies appropriate staff members to become the grant development and review committee when preparing proposals and grant applications.
- Writes proposals/grants for the departments/divisions, including preparation of all supportive documents and drafting grant narratives for approval.
- Coordinates and completes all required paperwork, electronic registration, and submission necessary for proposals and grants within the prescribed deadline(s).
- Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports, and grant closeout.
- Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data.
- Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with local, state, and federal procedures. This work is accomplished through supervisory oversight of the Senior Fiscal Coordinator assigned to the Office of Emergency Management.
- Assists with managing recovery processes to obtain reimbursement of County funds, including processing information for stakeholders during and after emergency declarations.
- Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance.
- Liaisons with outside agencies on grant information and coordination as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in English, Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field with a minimum of four years of experience and a proven track record in grant writing, reviewing, managing, and administering grants is required. A Master's Degree in like majors can substitute for two years of experience. Previous experience must demonstrate a proven record of securing new funding opportunities. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of research.
Preferences:
Public Assistance Grants experience.
Advantage Accounting Software experience.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 06/07/2026
Close Date: 06/21/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Salary : $27 - $35