GRANT SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $61,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This Grants Project Specialist coordinates several grants for the agency.

The agency administers highway safety funds for the state on behalf of the
governor.

Typical grants that the position administers range from 20-30 agencies (police
departments, sheriff's, non-profits, other governmental agencies) covering
anywhere from 20-50 grants across multiple program areas and covering upwards of
a few million dollars.

This position ensures that funding is being spent appropriately (only on
contracted items) and in a timely fashion (within the time parameters set in the
contract). Done through frequent monitoring, telephonically or in person, of
subgrantees and reviewing complex financial statements including timesheets and
bid sheets for equipment.

In addition to administering individual highway safety grants, this position
plays an integral role in managing other projects and efforts on behalf of the
agency as assigned by the Grant Administrator and/or agency Director.

Requirements

• Federal or local grant procedures and grant administration
• State or local administrative policies and procedures
• State and local traffic statutes and codes
• Traffic safety issues
• Strong communication and supervisory
• Oral and written communication
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Adapt to different goals and priorities for the agency director
• Critical thinking and strong writing ability
• Work in a dynamic work environment
• Manage multiple projects at one time

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of federal grant processes, including processing, administering, and monitoring grants preferred
• Research capabilities

Responsibilities

• Manage specific grants, and ensure that funding is being spent appropriately (only on contracted items) and in a timely fashion (within the time parameters set in the contract)
• This is done through frequent monitoring, telephonically or in person, of subgrantees and reviewing complex financial statements
• Acts as a liaison under the supervision of the Grant Administrator for specified programs as directed
• Provides information to agencies, the public, and other organizations on all aspects of the program

Benefits

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees