Grant Project Specialist

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(a) with employer match

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Grant Project Specialist for the Office of Emergency Management to support the implementation and administration of multiple grant‑funded projects. This role requires a proactive, organized, detail‑oriented professional who can manage their own schedule.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, coordinate meetings, prepare reimbursement packages, maintain grant documentation, and monitor timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in specified fields; equivalency allowed.
• Three years of grant administration/coordination experience.
• Reliable transportation to multiple locations.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to support grant project execution.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, activities, and follow-up.
• Prepare financial reimbursement packages and progress reports.
• Maintain accurate grant and project documentation.
• Monitor timelines, deliverables, and budgets to meet requirements.
• Develop materials to communicate project activities and status.
• Assist with other grant coordination and admin needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Grant processes knowledge

Collaboration & coordination

Financial & accounting basics

Meeting facilitation

Stress management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Business/Public Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

The Office of Emergency Management is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and collaborative Grant Project Specialist to support the implementation, coordination, and administration of multiple local, state, and federal grant-funded projects.

This position requires a self-motivated individual who can manage their own schedule and tasks to ensure goals and objectives are met.

This position will work with a variety of partners with varying schedules. The typical workweek is M-F during workdays, but flexibility is needed for nights and weekend activities as required. Occasional travel to meeting sites is required. Mileage is reimbursable, and a county vehicle is available.

This is a term-limited grant-funded position. Individuals hired into limited-term positions are eligible for County benefits; however, the position is limited in duration, depending on available funding or business need.

To be considered for this position, you must upload a resume and a cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal and external partners to support successful grant project execution.
• Coordinating and facilitating project meetings, activities, and follow-up.
• Preparing financial reimbursement packages and project progress reports.
• Maintaining accurate grant and project documentation.
• Monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure requirements and deadlines are met.
• Developing materials to communicate project activities, progress, and status.
• Assisting with other grant project coordination and administrative needs.

To view the full job descriptions, visit: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Grant_Project_Specialist

What We're Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of grant processes, particularly grant compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with a variety of partners, audiences, and organizations.
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting processes and systems.
• Strong meeting facilitation and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful environments, including post-disaster recovery situations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think systematically and manage multiple priorities at once.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university with a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required. Equivalency is based on one (1) year of professional experience equaling one year of college work.
• Three (3) years of experience in research or public administration, including experience in grant administration, grant management, grant coordination, obtaining funding for grants projects and programs, and grant writing required. One (1) year of professional experience may be equivalent to a combination of education and experience.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work at various locations as needed and required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

Do you speak Spanish? You may be eligible to receive extra pay from Larimer County's Second Language Compensation Program. To learn more about the program, visit: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/employee-relations/2nd-language-compensation

All new employees and rehires will be required to submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104).

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the listed closing date.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.