Grants Coordinator

Suffolk County Government; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Paid Time Off

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Suffolk County Government's Department of Health Services seeks a Grants Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Quality to administer countywide grant programs and oversee processing, contracting, and payment.

You will lead administrative staff, communicate program status publicly, identify bottlenecks, develop performance metrics, and present data-driven proposals for program improvements, with a vision to implement new grant programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience in preparing, researching and monitoring grants from state and federal sources.
• Note: Relevant additional education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Administer countywide grants for the Department of Environmental Quality.
• Lead a team of administrative staff responsible for processing, issuing, contracting and payment of grants.
• Provide regular public communication regarding program status.
• Identify staffing needs, process improvements, and bottlenecks to maximize grant output.
• Develop program metrics to measure performance.
• Present data-driven proposals for program changes and improvements.
• Maintain a vision to implement new grant programs.

Job description

The Department of Health Services is seeking a Grants Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Quality.

Grants Coordinator Position Details

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• Act as the administrator of a Countywide programs to issue grants for the Department of Environmental Quality.
• Lead a team of administrative staff members who are responsible for processing, issuing, contracting and payment of grants.
• Regular public communication regarding the status of the program.
• Improve efficiency to maximize grant output by identifying staffing needs, process improvements, and dissolution of bottlenecks.
• Develop and provide program metrics to effectively measure program performance.
• Present data driven proposals for program changes and improvements.
• Vision to implement new grant programs.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to taketime off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
• *This position donso nting relocation assistance at this time
• **Sponsorship isnotavailable for this role

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary: $70,000-$80,000

ADDITIONAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Distinct management skills with the ability to step into an established and productive culture.
• Root cause identification of problems and ability to institute solutions.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with State and County Departments
• Public speaking and the production of the content for presentations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage and maintain efficient processing of a growing program.
• Strong communication skills to keep leadership informed of all aspects of the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree, and three (3) years of experience in preparing, researching and monitoring grants from state and federal sources.

NOTE: Relevant additional education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.