Community and Neighborhood Programs Grant Specialist (Funded by Special Revenue)

City-of-Henderson,-Nv; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson invites applications for a Grant Specialist in the Department of Community and Neighborhood Programs. This grant-funded role supports contract administration and community development initiatives, with an eligibility list to be used for up to one year.

The position emphasizes technical and administrative tasks under supervision, with potential remote work options after probation and a 4-day workweek in a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in contract administration, grant compliance, and community development project coordination.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Desirable: Experience in the development of multi-family affordable housing and low-income populations.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs technical and administrative work in support of the City of Henderson’s Department of Community and Neighborhood Programs; and performs related duties as assigned.
• NOTE: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved, and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding.

Skills

Three years of experience in contract/

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in public administration or business administration

Job description

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Community and Neighborhood Programs Grant Specialist (Funded by Special Revenue) in the Department of Community and Neighborhood Programs. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs technical and administrative work in support of the City of Henderson’s Department of Community and Neighborhood Programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

NOTE: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved, and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding. Upon the expiration of grant funds, the position will be eliminated and the employee taking this position will have rights as outlined in the “reduction in force” language in the applicable contract or civil service rules.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $71,570.66 - $107,355.98 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• **Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
  • The City of Henderson requires employees to reside in the state of Nevada with the capability of reporting to an on-site location timely, if required
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
  • The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm
  • This position may be eligible for remote work
  • Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change.
  • This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who have completed their probation or qualifying period
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
      • Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in contract administration, grant compliance, and community development project coordination
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Desirable: Experience in the development of multi-family affordable housing and low-income populations

Documents Required at the Time of Application

1) Completed Employment Application

Assessment Dates

Oral Review Board with Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, November 12, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Wednesday, November 18, 2026

(Top Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

Important Information on Scheduling Assessments

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Interviews will be conducted onsite at City Hall. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.