Grants Specialist - Finance

When it comes to finding a new job, many job seekers focus only on the salary. Here at Pinal County, we believe there is much more to consider. One of the biggest advantages of working for Pinal County is the value of our opportunities and how they can positively affect your life and future. Simply put, we prioritize people.

When we take good care of our employees, they take good care of our citizens. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a healthy work/life balance through paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and don’t forget paid sabbaticals every five years. We invest in your well-being with affordable healthcare plans and monthly wellness events. We secure your future with highly sought-after retirement plans. We invest in you every day. Pinal County offers a rewarding experience and meaningful work. Find your purpose here in Pinal County and help us make a difference in our community.  

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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Process grant applications, grant awards, Memoranda of Understanding, intergovernmental agreements, and other grant program documents and perform work within scope of authority and according to County policies.

• Assist with administration and approval process for grant program documents.
• Prepare grant fund reports as assigned.
• Assist with writing grant proposals and reports.
• Monitor grant fund expenditures to assure compliance with Federal, state, and local requirements and funding agency policies and standards.
• Advise supervisor of grant program reporting issues, provide assistance and technical information to staff, and explain grant program rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to staff, community, and subrecipients.
• Collect, compile, and maintain data on grant programs.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• General focus on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs to include oversight, compliance, reporting, project planning, financial records, environmental compliance, and project affordability. 
• Coordinate long-range program planning efforts to include homelessness and housing affordability.
• Coordinate programs for low-income households, including housing rehabilitation program.

• Associate's Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Human Services, Education, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Three (3) years of grant management, grant writing, grant research, project coordination, and/or related experience. 
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass thorough background investigation.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional technical training and certifications may be required at the direction of the Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of federal grant and housing programs, ideally HUD.
• Knowledge of housing development and project management.
• Financial acumen, including underwriting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of working with contractors and developers.
• Knowledge of County policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Skill in understanding and applying grant program standards, Federal and state rules and regulations, and County policies.
• Skill in compiling technical and statistical information to prepare grant proposals and technical reports.
• Ability to maintain electronic records, files, and databases.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Ability to follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT    
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredictable requirements or demands.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. 

Salary : $45,969 - $52,290