Grant Administrator

Bell County - Texas•Belton, TX

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About The Position

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Job Description : Duties and Responsibilities Functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Coordinates diverse and various teams of elected officials, department heads, staff, citizens and consultants in the development and procurement of financial assistance for Bell County and its programs. Coordinates activities and acts as liaison between Bell County and other government agencies involved in the development, application, awarding, or administration of grants. Researches, secures, writes, and negotiates a variety of grants for Bell County. Locates and evaluates grant opportunities for the County as directed by the Commissioners Court. Develops program design, staffing patterns, budgets and timelines for grant implementations. Administers grants from award through final closeout. Coordinates with the County Department requesting funds regarding all program areas of grants. Coordinates with the County Auditor’s Office regarding all financial areas of grants. Monitors labor and civil rights standards on all grants. Coordinates with Program Grant Manager and County Auditor on procurement procedures for grant related purchases. Ensure compliance with grant program guidelines, all applicable state and federal laws and Americans with Disabilities Act. Ensures the tracking, preparation and filing of all required reports, both financial and program related, in conjunction with the Bell County Auditor’s Office and the County Department requesting grant funds. Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, finance, budgeting, communications, or closely related degree supplemented by three (3) years of experience in grant writing in a variety of types of grant programs, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

Coordinates diverse and various teams of elected officials, department heads, staff, citizens and consultants in the development and procurement of financial assistance for Bell County and its programs.
Coordinates activities and acts as liaison between Bell County and other government agencies involved in the development, application, awarding, or administration of grants.
Researches, secures, writes, and negotiates a variety of grants for Bell County.
Locates and evaluates grant opportunities for the County as directed by the Commissioners Court.
Develops program design, staffing patterns, budgets and timelines for grant implementations.
Administers grants from award through final closeout.
Coordinates with the County Department requesting funds regarding all program areas of grants.
Coordinates with the County Auditor’s Office regarding all financial areas of grants.
Monitors labor and civil rights standards on all grants.
Coordinates with Program Grant Manager and County Auditor on procurement procedures for grant related purchases.
Ensure compliance with grant program guidelines, all applicable state and federal laws and Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ensures the tracking, preparation and filing of all required reports, both financial and program related, in conjunction with the Bell County Auditor’s Office and the County Department requesting grant funds.
Performs other related duties as requested.