Grants Coordinator I - Grants Management & Innovation

Pima-County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County seeks a Grants Coordinator to manage the grants lifecycle, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and support multiple departments. You will work with elected officials and staff to process grant agreements and contract subawards.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and evaluating program effectiveness, with opportunities to collaborate across Grants Management & Innovation divisions in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering program activities.
• Experience writing grant applications, comparable plans, or reports.
• Experience applying goals, laws, regulations, policies, benchmarks, and/or implementation milestones to assure program performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers activities of a specialized program within Pima County.
• Assists in developing and establishing program goals and objectives; monitors program-specific legislation for compliance.
• Monitors grants, program contracts and contractor performance; prepares status reports for federal, state and county agencies.
• Participates in budget development and monitors program funds; conducts program-related studies and prepares reports.

Skills

Grant coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Public sector compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description SummaryDepartment - Grants Management & InnovationJob DescriptionOPEN UNTIL FILLEDJob Type: ClassifiedJob Classification: 5539 - Grants Coordinator ISalary Grade: 11Pay RangeHiring Range: $56,555 - $67,870 AnnuallyPay Range: $56,555 - $79,164 AnnuallyRange Explanation:Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.The first review of applications will be on 08/21/2026 .As a pivotal member of the cross-functional grants team, you will provide technical assistance to county departments and elected officials as they process approvals for grant agreements and grant-funded contracts and subawards. You will be essential to ensuring compliance with federal grant regulations, as well as other applicable policies. Additionally, you will have several opportunities to collaborate with all Grants Management & Innovation Divisions to learn all aspects of the grants lifecycle and grants management in the public sector.Essential Functions:As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.Plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers the activities of a specialized program within Pima County;Assists the Program Manager or department director in developing and establishing program goals and objectives;Evaluates program effectiveness and measures/reports on program success;Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff, determines work assignments and priorities, and participates in personnel selection;Monitors program-specific legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations;Performs public relations activities as a program representative, makes program-related presentations to the public, prepares, and presents news releases and other media materials and participates in the development of community awareness programs;Coordinates the development of training and informational materials to promote public understanding of program activities, services, and requirements;Establishes and maintains liaison relationships and coordinates program activities with other departments, public and private agencies, organizations, and groups;Conducts meetings to resolve problems, address issues, discuss program goals and objectives and disseminate information;Monitors grants, program contracts and/or contractor performance;Participates in the development of the program budget and supervises the monitoring and administration of program funds;Conducts program-related studies and prepares written reports and recommendations;Prepares routine and special program status reports for federal, state and county agencies;Analyzes data and prepares program activity reports and statistical materials for management review;May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to record activity or generate reports;May write and submit grant applications and prepare/review proposals.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a program-related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND three (3) years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering program activities or providing professional level administrative support for a program or specialized work unit.(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)OR:Four (4) years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):Experience writing grant applications, comparable plans, or reports.Experience researching, analyzing data, summarizing, and presenting research findings.Experience applying goals, laws, regulations, policies, benchmarks, and/or implementation milestones to assure program performance and compliance.Selection Proce dure :Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process .Licenses and Certificates : Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.Working Conditions : Working conditions will be determined by the position.EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.