Grants Officer

Hinds; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County Chancery Court seeks a Grants Officer to identify funding sources and prepare grant applications. You will work with public and private groups to secure funding for county programs and services.

You will help establish programs, monitor and evaluate initiatives, and prepare reports and budgets. Strong writing and analytical skills, plus experience with RFPs, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, or related field with 3 years experience.
• Bachelor's in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, or related field with 6 years experience.
• Extensive experience using word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics software.

Responsibilities

• Identifying public and private funding sources.
• Preparing successful grant applications.
• Establishing programs.
• Monitoring and evaluating programs.
• Utilizing computer hardware and software.

Skills

Grant writing

Funding research

Program evaluation

Data analysis

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy/Political Science/Planning/Business Admin

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/Political Science/Planning/Business Admin

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Graphics software

Job description

## Grants OfficerApply: Chancery Court Building: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR100295**Examples of Basic Tasks and Duties**The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class, and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position. The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual department.Research the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Federal Register, Index of Private Foundations, GIS' Federal Funding Alert, and other publications to identify potential funding sources.Requests grant applications and other funding notices.Writes and submits grant applications.Works with public and private groups, agencies, and individuals in acquiring funding to benefit the County.Establishes programs and provides technical assistance in establishing programs.Organizes and conducts various grants-related workshops.Evaluates current county programs and services.Collects county and other applicable data for planning, programmatic, and fiscal decision-making.Prepares reports, records, and budgets on county and non-county funded program and services.Recommends modification of existing county-funded programs and services.Grants Officer/Specialist\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_Prepares Requests-for-Proposals (RFPs), serves on proposal review committees, and prepares all necessary review and evaluation forms.Participates in administrative planning to insure maximum use of all possible resources.Provides management, technical, and other support to the Human Capital Development area and to the County Administrator.Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications**A Master's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, Business Administration, or closely related field of study from an accredited college or university and three (3) years experience in writing, implementing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating programs;orBachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Planning, Business Administration, or closely related field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years experience in writing, implementing, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating programs;andExtensive experience in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**\\* Identifying public and private funding sources\\* Preparing successful grant applications\\* Establishing Programs\\* Monitoring and Evaluating Programs\\* Utilizing computer hardware and software# **Starting Salary**$53,243# **Job Posting Close Date**Open Until Filled