Grants Coordinator

Suffolk County • Yaphank, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health Services is seeking a Grants Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Quality. This role acts as the administrator of Countywide programs to issue grants for the Department of Environmental Quality. The Grants Coordinator will lead a team of administrative staff members responsible for processing, issuing, contracting, and payment of grants. This position involves regular public communication regarding the status of the program, improving efficiency to maximize grant output by identifying staffing needs, process improvements, and dissolution of bottlenecks. The role also requires developing and providing program metrics to effectively measure program performance, presenting data-driven proposals for program changes and improvements, and possessing the vision to implement new grant programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in preparing, researching and monitoring grants from state and federal sources.
• Distinct management skills with the ability to step into an established and productive culture.
• Root cause identification of problems and ability to institute solutions.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with State and County Departments.
• Public speaking and the production of the content for presentations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage and maintain efficient processing of a growing program.
• Strong communication skills to keep leadership informed of all aspects of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant additional education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Act as the administrator of Countywide programs to issue grants for the Department of Environmental Quality.
• Lead a team of administrative staff members who are responsible for processing, issuing, contracting and payment of grants.
• Regular public communication regarding the status of the program.
• Improve efficiency to maximize grant output by identifying staffing needs, process improvements, and dissolution of bottlenecks.
• Develop and provide program metrics to effectively measure program performance.
• Present data driven proposals for program changes and improvements.
• Implement new grant programs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
• Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

What This Job Offers

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