Grants Coordinator - Program Coordinator II - Public Works Clean Water

Title: Grants Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) - Public Works Clean Water

Location: Vancouver United States

time type: Full time

job requisition id: R004041

Job Description:

The Grants Coordinator will be responsible for developing and coordinating Clark County Clean Water Division's grants by leading the pursuit of new funding opportunities, developing grant applications, and supporting post-award agreement management.

Program Coordinator II positions coordinate and manage activities of limited scope to major impact within established timelines and budget to meet goals. Incumbents ensure delivery of results, monitor progress and direct activities to include: planning, monitoring, allocating, adjusting, controlling, preserving, and evaluating area of responsibility within a County department, section, unit or division. Specific duties vary based on department of assignment and range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating the division's grant implementation, researching funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, negotiating and administering grant agreements, progress reporting, and tracking tasks and deliverables. This position will guide the collaboration of internal subject matter experts, grant and financial report preparers, and grant administrators. The ability to foster positive relationships with partners and funders is critical to the success of this position and the overall grants program.

The Grants Coordinator also assists and helps implement the work of multi-disciplinary grant administrators in stormwater capital programming, asset management, monitoring and assessment, lake management, watershed planning, and other NPDES activities.

This position works closely with the Public Works Business Services Division and County-wide finance to manage grant payment and reimbursement requests and comply with state and federal terms and conditions.

This position offers a hybrid/ remote work schedule. However, the candidate selected must reside in either WA or OR. No exceptions.

First review of candidates will be May 8th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Program Coordinator II positions typically require a job related Bachelor's degree; and/or a combination of experience and specialized training which should includes a minimum of two (2) years of experience in grant writing.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations; project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; methods and procedures of budget development and justification; application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.

Ability to: Effectively plan, direct, and delegate program components; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; delegate responsibility and authority to carry out policy directives of the governing authority in an effective and timely manner; write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations; utilize various PC applications at an advanced level; interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff.

Other Special Requirements: Some positions require a valid driver's license and a successful criminal background check as required by law.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be April 14th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Plan, organize and manage the program(s), services and activities of the assigned area; develop and implement new elements of the assigned program(s).

Define or assist in defining program goals and objectives; establish methods and means of accomplishing program objectives; implement policies and procedures; develop or assist in developing program budget.

Prepare reports on program performance, needs, services information, and demographic data; contribute to and insure the evaluation of program performance.

Select, train, motivate, and evaluate program staff; provide support and guidance; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

Provide information to staff, and other interested parties to include public on local, state and federal codes, regulations, requirements, standards, and programs.

Coordinate and review the program work plan: meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.

Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned.

Performs other related duties as required.

Salary Range

$6,693.00 - $9,183.00- per month

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. 

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.