Utilities Grants Analyst

Charlotte, County of•3280 South Tamiami Trail Unit 505 Port Charlotte FL 33952, FL

About The Position

The Utilities Grants Analyst supports the full lifecycle of grant funding for County projects and services. The role researches and analyzes grant opportunities from federal, state, and private sources; collaborates with County departments, community partners, and external agencies to gather data and prepare competitive applications; evaluates funding requirements and match strategies; and assesses the financial and operational effects of potential awards. After funding is awarded, the analyst supports grant administration by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, managing contracts and budgets, maintaining documentation, preparing progress, financial, and programmatic reports, monitoring outcomes, conducting site visits as needed, and supporting audits and reviews. The role also serves as a resource for grant-related systems and processes, provides guidance and training to County staff and community partners, and helps improve grant-management practices and programs. The position requires knowledge of departmental policies, office practices, grant processes and compliance, funding sources, and budget development and oversight. It calls for analytical, research, communication, organization, judgment, and relationship-building skills. The employee must maintain a valid driver’s license. County employees may be required to assist before, during, or after emergencies, including temporarily performing duties outside their normal scope, location, or schedule. Positions may be subject to drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

Requirements

Three years of experience in grant coordination and administration.
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience.
Knowledge of state and federal grant processes, including grant writing, monitoring, and compliance.
Understanding of funding sources and requirements.
Experience in budget development and financial oversight, including managing and tracking large funding allocations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related software.
Strong analytical, research, written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to develop proposals, interpret policies and data, maintain accurate records and reports, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Sound judgment, discretion, resourcefulness, professionalism, collaboration, and customer-service skills.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform the described job functions, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Business Administration preferred.
Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and analyze grant opportunities from federal, state, and private sources.
Collaborate with County departments, community partners, and external agencies to gather data and prepare grant applications and supporting documentation.
Evaluate funding requirements, recommend match strategies, and assess the financial and operational impact of potential awards.
Administer awarded grants, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and managing contracts, budgets, and documentation.
Prepare and submit progress, financial, and programmatic reports.
Monitor grant performance outcomes, conduct site visits as needed, and support audits and reviews.
Provide guidance and training on grant-related systems, processes, applications, and compliance to County staff, nonprofit partners, and community organizations.
Support departments in improving grant-management practices and internal capacity.
Stay current on regulations, funding trends, and best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of County grant programs and processes.
Assist with emergency response or recovery activities as needed, potentially outside normal duties, location, or work schedule.