GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SOLID WASTE

GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR FOR 

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SOLID WASTE

General Statement of Duties

Performs administrative work involving the research, application, and records management activities related to public grant programs for Columbus County Government. Manages and oversees the life cycle of the grant processes, monitoring, and tracking costs, collaborating with internal and external partners, completing appropriate reporting on a timely basis. 

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class has limited supervision.  Employee processes fiscal compliance, data management and analysis with ongoing grants for the County.  Emphasis of the work involves identifying potential sources of grant funds and developing grant packages for projects. Employee is responsible for preparing a variety of reports for Public Utilities, Solid Waste, and County Administration.  Reports to Deputy County Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Reviews, monitors, and evaluates on going grant programs; develops and submits periodic progress reports to management and the appropriate state and federal entities. Develops and maintains a grant management system for funded grants that includes report due dates, budget adherence, impact of grants and any other grant requirements. 

Performs complex planning, collaborative and technical administration of grants. 

Maintains supporting documentation for grant compliance, including files and correspondence from Grantors.

Appears before public groups and disseminates or receives information; maintains effective communication and working relationship with various public, governmental, and private agencies involved in the grant process.

Participates in grant development teams of key internal and external stakeholders that may include Columbus County staff and outside business owners for grant discussions. Proactively engages with Columbus County staff and departments to facilitate appropriate compliance and get necessary data for timely completion of all reporting documentation.

Acts as liaison with other departments and various government agencies and grantors related to grant management and reporting. Monitors grant projects’ adherence to time and reporting schedules.

Manages grant closeouts and assists with any grant audits performed by Grantors or related agencies. 

Coordinates, reviews, evaluates and audits the County’s federal and state grants to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Conducts general research on various non grant projects; drafts proposals and/or resolutions as requested; evaluates impact of Local, State, and/or Federal legislative actions on local governmental operations and revenue generation.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required. 

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

            Thorough knowledge of the County’s operations, services and resources

Considerable knowledge of compliance reporting, laws and administrative policies governing North Carolina Local Governments. 

            Considerable knowledge of public sector funding sources and of the processes, procedures and requirements for filing grant applications, grant accounting, grant budgeting and grants or project administration.

            Expert knowledge of modern office procedures and related office information technology equipment, software, and peripherals.

            Working knowledge of accounting methodologies and record keeping requirements as they are accomplished in public sector grant reporting. 

            Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise reports across a spectrum of topics.

Physical Requirements

Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer, do extensive reading, and perform visual inspections.

Desirable Education and Experience

            Graduation from college with an associate’s degree in business or other related field and considerable experience involving grant program needs analysis, grant application and administration, grant program evaluation and auditing or other phases of grant administration involving local government; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

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Columbus County

2024