Community Development Grants Coordinator

County of Blair • Hollidaysburg, PA

7d • $60,528 • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Blair is searching for the next Community Development Grants Coordinator within the Social Services Office. The incumbent will develop and manage grant projects and policies. The incumbent will also provide a variety of support services through work with community corporations, private non-profit organizations, local/state/federal agencies to develop and maintain community development programs and projects to assure compliance with governmental requirements. Essential duties include administering the following county grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Pennsylvania Housing Affordability or Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funds; lead hazard prevention grant. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, planning, public administration, or related field OR equivalent combination of education or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in grant writing, administration of grants, contract and budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage grant projects and policies.
• Provide a variety of support services through work with community corporations, private non-profit organizations, local/state/federal agencies to develop and maintain community development programs and projects to assure compliance with governmental requirements.
• Administer county grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Pennsylvania Housing Affordability or Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funds; lead hazard prevention grant.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components
• Pension plan
• Optional defined contribution plan
• Short-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac
• 14 annual paid holidays
• Other time-off provisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level