Grants Specialist

County of Blair • Altoona, PA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Our hire will be one of two who administer community development grants for County of Blair within the Social Services Office. Incumbent will 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in business administration, economics, planning, public administration, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years' relevant work experience
• General knowledge of principles, procedures, practices, and legal standards of community development programs and local/state/federal laws as they apply to such programs, local government structure, financial/fiscal monitoring, and reporting of grant activities OR competency within one year of placement into position
• Basic knowledge of contracts, and grant oversight and monitoring OR competency within one year of placement into position
• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Comfort with public speaking

Responsibilities

• Assisting with administration of Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), sewer lateral installation, and lead hazard programs
• Participating in screening and evaluation of programs and projects by conducting income surveys
• Completing and submitting HOME and lead hazard grant applications
• Performing inspections to determine suitability for rehabilitation of housing
• Preparing cost estimates and specifications for rehabilitation work
• Processing background checks on contractors, interviewing homeowners, and holding labor-compliance interviews
• Scheduling pre-inspection and pre-construction meetings
• Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and invoicing related to grants
• Maintaining appropriate documentation and file retention
• Preparing agreements and resolutions with municipalities and non-profit agencies for provision of services and/or projects
• Contributing to development and implementation of public education and information activities
• Attending events to distribute information related to fair housing regulations
• Performing administrative tasks
• Traveling as needed, driving required
• Completing continuing education
• Maintaining confidentiality

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components
• Pension plan
• Public employer's equivalent of 401(k)
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree