Utility Grants Specialist

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority • Fort Pierce, FL

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About The Position

The Utility Grants Specialist assists the Director of Public Affairs & Sustainability in administering company-wide grant-funded sustainability programs across utility services and support initiatives. Examples include wastewater plant relocation, septic-to-sewer conversion, sewer lining, electric grid modernization, and general support for the Manatee Center. The role also supports business development, community-needs programming such as weatherization, related communications, and economic-incentive planning for assigned utility services.

The position researches and tracks grant opportunities, helps develop proposals and budgets, manages assigned active grants, and coordinates compliance, reporting, and relationships with grantors. It also supports grant-related communications, tracks program metrics, assists with public education and speaking engagements, and provides support for the Utility Advisory Committee and community program liaisons. The position reports to the Director of Public Affairs & Sustainability.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Program Management or a related field, or established applicable work experience demonstrating adequate familiarity with program management, communications, grants administration, business development, or community development.
• Experience in project management and execution of community initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and judgment to communicate effectively with customers.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of MS Office.
• Must achieve a score of at least 70% on Excel and Word proficiency assessments.
• Valid State of Florida driver's license.
• High level of detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient presentation and public-speaking skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and collaborative supporter of varied utility initiatives.
• Ability to express complex ideas and concepts simply, clearly, and concisely, verbally or in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations before civic, professional, and other community groups.
• Ability to respond productively to change and handle multiple assigned tasks.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate, detailed files and records using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and similar programs.
• Ability to incorporate and continuously employ initiative, creativity, collaboration, pride, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental or utility work experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Public Affairs & Sustainability in administering company-wide grant-funded sustainability programs and sustainability-related messaging.
• Research, identify, and track grant opportunities for all utility divisions.
• Communicate viable grant opportunities to relevant utility divisions and/or through an internal database.
• Coordinate with utility divisions to develop grant proposals, including narratives, project budgets, and related written materials.
• Track and manage assigned active state- and federally-funded grants to ensure compliance with contracted spending and timelines.
• Facilitate onboarding workshops for grant project staff, establishing protocols and responsible parties for tracking project completion.
• Serve as liaison with assigned granting agencies to support compliance and cooperative relationships.
• Develop grant reports for submission to grantors, including narratives, reimbursement requests, and completion tracking.
• Support collaborative development and compliance for grant add-ons, such as community benefit plans and environmental benefit reports.
• Assist with grant-related marketing and communications, including coordination of communications and branding initiatives.
• Track program and project reporting metrics for communications and grant proposal materials.
• Assist with educational and public-speaking activities about FPUA sustainability, weatherization, economic-incentive, and other programs.
• Assist with administration of the Utility Advisory Committee as needed.
• Serve as FPUA liaison with assigned programs and committees, such as the Fort Pierce Development Review Task Force and St. Lucie County Resiliency Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree