Senior Grants Specialist
City Of Kingman
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Job summary
The City of Kingman, located in Mohave County, seeks a Senior Grants Specialist to manage grant lifecycle from application to closeout. You will research funding opportunities, prepare compelling proposals, and liaise with agencies and stakeholders to secure funding.
The role requires deep knowledge of federal, state, and local grant regulations, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. You will work with accounting and project teams to ensure compliant spending and timely
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
- Three years of professional level experience performing grant administration.
- Equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Responsibilities
- Grant Lifecycle Administration & Project Management – Oversees full-cycle grant administration for City departments and City-sponsored community grant programs.
- Regulatory Compliance & Policy Interpretation – Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local grant regs and guides internal departments on compliance matters.
- Financial Management & Reporting – Handles grant accounting, reconciles grant accounts, and prepares reports for agencies and management.
- Professional Standards, Coordination & Administrative Support – Maintains grant files, participates in meetings, and supports admin needs.
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Job description
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SENIOR GRANTS SPECIALIST
$67,059 - $93,912 / ANNUALLY
$32.24 - $38.69 / (HIRE IN RANGE: DOQ)
POSITION IS FLSA NON-EXEMPT
MONDAY - THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The City of Kingman is seeking a dedicated professional to perform grant writing, lifecycle administration, research, and compliance monitoring under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager. This role requires considerable initiative in identifying funding opportunities across federal, state, and private sectors, while establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with government officials, funding agencies, and project stakeholders.
You are an analytical, organized, and proactive professional with a deep understanding of federal, state, and local grant regulations, fund accounting, and contract management. You excel at researching funding opportunities, assessing eligibility, and staying ahead of evolving grant programs across public and private sectors. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you easily translate complex legal and administrative materials into clear reports, compelling applications, and sound strategies. You thrive on managing multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines, analyzing technical data to solve problems, and building strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams, external partners, and funding agencies.
- Associate’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or, related field;
- Three (3) years of professional level experience performing grant administration.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, experience and training equivalent to the above minimum requirements.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.
Oversees full-cycle grant administration for City departments and City-sponsored community grant programs. Researches funding opportunities, prepares and submits applications, and monitors project performance to ensure milestones are met. Serves as the primary liaison between the City, funding agencies, and community stakeholders while managing project revisions, extensions, and closeouts.
Ensures strict adherence to federal, state, and local grant regulations as well as City policies. Interprets regulatory updates, recommends necessary policy adjustments, and guides internal departments on compliance matters. Conducts internal reviews, coordinates procurements for grant-funded items, monitors asset tracking, and manages complex contracts and agreements.
Handles grant-related accounting, including monitoring expenditures, preparing journal entries, reconciling grant accounts, and processing invoices and payments. Prepares financial, statistical, and narrative reports for management and external funding agencies. Coordinates the annual external audit and prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
Maintains accurate grant files and documentation in compliance with retention guidelines. Participates in stakeholder meetings, serves on assigned committees, and supports general administrative needs. Consistently maintains regular attendance, adheres to safety standards, protects confidential information, and represents the City through professional, collaborative relationships.
The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.
The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River.
With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.
For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal, Choose Kingman Economic Development page and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information.
Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service Community Spirit ~ Training and Development
The City of Kingman is a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Gallagher Best-in-Class employer. This award recognizes our commitment to supporting better employee wellbeing and building a resilient organizational culture.
At the City of Kingman, we strive to provide a world-class work environment where employee well‑being is a valued priority. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to be competitive and affordable, allowing each person to take care of themselves and their loved ones. We also work hard to ensure that our employees are appropriately compensated and appreciated, while providing opportunities for professional development and career mobility.
- Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
- Telemedicine available at $0 cost-sharing through AZ Blue Telehealth for general medical and behavioral health.
- Flexible spending (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA)
- The City of Kingman offers a maximum allocation of $35.41 per pay period for individual coverage and up to $70.83 per pay period for family coverage towards the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Over the span of 24 pay periods, this totals a maximum of $850 for individual coverage and up to $1,700 for family coverage. Contributions are typically available approximately 5-7 business days after each pay date.
- Employer-paid group basic life insurance coverage for employee and dependents on medical plan
- Supplemental group insurance and third‑party options available
- Personify Health, our comprehensive well‑being platform designed to push you towards good health in mind, body and spirit
- Participation incentives with up to $300 redeemable annually
- Digbi Health, a gut‑microbiome and genetics‑based virtual care program designed to support individuals with obesity, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other chronic conditions.
- Sword, a physical therapy program that can be done anywhere, anytime. Includes women's pelvic health therapy!
- Multiple on‑site preventative screenings and services
- Work/Life support services through SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Six free counseling sessions annually.
- The Northwest Arizona Employee Benefit Trust (“NAEBT”), to which the City of Kingman is a member, posts it meeting Notices, Agendas and Minutes on the NAEBT website, which can be found at www.naebt.org.
- 12 paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday each year.
- 16-35 paid vacation days per year
- 6.15 hrs. 1-5 years; 7.69 hrs. 5-10 yrs.; 9.23 hrs. 10-15 yrs.; 10.77 hrs. 15+ yrs.
- Shift fire personnel accrue leave at 1/3 more per pay period.
- 3.69 sick hours per pay period (approx. 9-12 sick days per year)
- Shift fire personnel accrue leave at 1/3 more per pay period.
- Part-time/seasonal employees earn 1 hours of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
- Other leave types available, including bereavement, military training, and jury duty.
- Leave donation program
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 annually
- Shift differential pay (2nd & 3rd shift)
- Bonus Programs
- Skill-based, Certification & Bilingual Pay
- Clothing Allowance for Uniformed Personnel
- Service Awards at 5 ($500), 10 ($1000), 15 ($1500), 20 ($2000)+ years of service
- Mission, Vision, Values (MVV) Excellence Awards
- Safety Awards
- Biannual All-Employee BBQ Lunch
- Annual Employee Pool Party
- City matching to AZ State Retirement System & Long Term Disability (ASRS)
- Additional retirement solutions available through optional third‑party on pre‑tax basis, including 457‑deferred compensation and Roth IRA.
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