Grants Specialist

County of Blair; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

14 paid holidays

Job summary

County of Blair in Altoona, PA seeks a grant administrator to manage HOME/ ESG grant programs within the Social Services Office.

The role includes evaluating projects, preparing applications, conducting income surveys, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Travel is required; confidentiality is essential. Starting pay is $18.61 per hour for a 35-hour week, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basics of grant programs, contracts, and reporting requirements.
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting to groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of HOME and ESG grant programs.
• Prepare grant applications, cost estimates, and project specifications.
• Conduct income surveys and evaluations of development projects.
• Prepare agreements with municipalities and nonprofits and maintain records.
• Travel as needed and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in business administration, economics, planning, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our hire will be one of two who administer community development grants for County of Blair within the Social Services Office. Incumbent will provide a variety of support services through work with community corporations, private non-profit organizations, local/state/federal agencies to develop and maintain community development programs and projects to assure compliance with governmental requirements.

Essential duties include assisting with administration of Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), sewer lateral installation, and lead hazard programs; participating in screening and evaluation of programs and projects by conducting income surveys; completes and submits HOME and lead hazard grant applications; performs inspections to determine suitability for rehabilitation of housing; prepares cost estimates and specifications for rehabilitation work; processes background checks on contractors, interviews homeowners, and holds labor-compliance interviews; schedules pre-inspection and pre-constructions meetings; prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and invoicing related to grants; maintains appropriate documentation and file retention; prepares agreements and resolutions with municipalities and non-profit agencies for provision of services and/or projects; contributes to development and implementation of public education and information activities; attends events to distribute information related to fair housing regulations; performs administrative tasks; travels as needed, driving required; completes continuing education; and maintains confidentiality.

Qualified applicants must possess associate degree in business administration, economics, planning, public administration, or related field OR have equivalent combination of education and experience; hold two years' relevant work experience; general knowledge of principles, procedures, practices, and legal standards of community development programs and local/state/federal laws as they apply to such programs, local government structure, financial/fiscal monitoring, and reporting of grant activities OR show competency within one year of placement into position; basic knowledge of contracts, and grant oversight and monitoring OR shows competency within one year of placement into position; proficient computer skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills (both written and verbal); and comfort with public speaking.

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting hourly rate is $18.61 x 35.0-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER