Grants Officer

Hinds County, Mississippi • Kosciusko, MS

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About The Position

This position involves researching potential funding sources, writing and submitting grant applications, and working with various groups to secure funding for the County. The role also includes establishing and providing technical assistance for programs, organizing workshops, evaluating existing programs, collecting data for decision-making, and preparing reports and budgets. Additionally, the Grants Officer/Specialist prepares Requests-for-Proposals (RFPs), serves on proposal review committees, and provides management and technical support to the Human Capital Development area and the County Administrator.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, Business Administration, or closely related field of study from an accredited college or university and three (3) years experience in writing, implementing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating programs; OR Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, Business Administration, or closely related field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years experience in writing, implementing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating programs.
• Extensive experience in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software.
• Identifying public and private funding sources
• Preparing successful grant applications
• Establishing Programs
• Monitoring and Evaluating Programs
• Utilizing computer hardware and software

Responsibilities

• Research the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Federal Register, Index of Private Foundations, GIS' Federal Funding Alert, and other publications to identify potential funding sources.
• Requests grant applications and other funding notices.
• Writes and submits grant applications.
• Works with public and private groups, agencies, and individuals in acquiring funding to benefit the County.
• Establishes programs and provides technical assistance in establishing programs.
• Organizes and conducts various grants-related workshops.
• Evaluates current county programs and services.
• Collects county and other applicable data for planning, programmatic, and fiscal decision-making.
• Prepares reports, records, and budgets on county and non-county funded program and services.
• Recommends modification of existing county-funded programs and services.
• Prepares Requests-for-Proposals (RFPs), serves on proposal review committees, and prepares all necessary review and evaluation forms.
• Participates in administrative planning to insure maximum use of all possible resources.
• Provides management, technical, and other support to the Human Capital Development area and to the County Administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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