Work at Home Grant Administrator
This highly challenging position which functions as the Certified Agency Administrator, is responsible for the administration of the grant program for the King County Road Services Division.
Who may apply: This recruiting effort is open to all qualified applicants. Hiring preference will be given to qualified King County career service employees.
Work schedule The work schedule for this full-time position is typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Alternative work schedules may be available along with a telecommuting option. The position is overtime eligible.
Additional materials required: Please include a cover letter, resume, and reference contacts of current and former supervisors going back at least three (3) years with your application. You can either copy and paste your additional materials into the text resume section of the application or attach a file in the resume attachment section.
Job Duties:
* manages multiple local, state, and federal grant applications, awards and administration processes in coordination with engineers, financial staff and planners
* prepares, reviews and submits all grant related administrative documents
* develops and facilitates grants-related interagency coordination with King County staff, as well as with local, state and federal agencies
* manages the process for amending and supplementing grants
* monitors the progress of grant related projects and helps devise solutions to issues that may arise
* researches numerous resources for potential grant funding of CIP projects
* performs grant revenue and cash flow forecasting
* assists in reconciling and auditing all grant funded projects
* represents King County to a variety of agencies in written reports, staff meetings, and all forms of communication
* develops and maintain files, reports, and records related to grants
* acts as Certification Acceptance Agency representative for grant funded projects administered by Roads on behalf of other agencies
* develops, facilitates, coordinates and tracks all efforts with King County staff and staff in local jurisdictions and WSDOT on project partnerships
* performs other duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:
Successful candidates will have
Knowledge of:
* legislative processes
* the Internet
* project management techniques and principles
* personal computer applications for word-processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), databases (MS Access)
* budgeting techniques and principles
* policy analysis and development
* intergovernmental relations and program development
Familiarity with:
* contract administration techniques and principles
* bid specification development techniques and principles
* consultant selection process
Ability to:
* effectively work independently and/or as a team member to coordinate accomplishment of tasks
Skill in:
* grant writing and administration
* multi-tasking
* negotiations
* data collection
* problem solving
* analyses
* strategic planning
* synthesizing multiple budgets
* working with elected officials and the general public
* coordinating work of multi-disciplinary staff
* communicating effectively
* effectively presenting/advocating program issues to a variety of audiences
* establishing and maintaining satisfactory work relationships with County Council and staff, Department/Division directors, other County employees, and interested parties
Employer Posted:Thursday, November 13, 2008