HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.240 GRANTS SPECIALIST I 20040112DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
GRANTS SPECIALIST I 2.240
Duties Summary:
Performs a variety of simple to moderately complex
activities, including needs identification, grant
application, and post -award monitoring for resources that
support one or more major departmental programs of the
County of Kauai; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Positions in this class operate independently in
performing assignments that are limited to phases of a
fully operational professional assignment or that may be
designed to provide intermediate level training and
experience. Work requires application of the principles,
techniques, laws, methodolo7_Y and work processes pertinent
to grants writing, monitoring and administration.
Examples of Duties:
Under close supervision, and with specific
instructions, locates, evaluates, prepares and submits
simple to moderately complex grant applications that
support the vision of the County and the enhancement of
programs from public and /or private funding sources;
monitors grant recipients within limits, including general
verification, examination and adherence to t'.ze requirements
of the qrant agreement as assigned; assists with
coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of the development of grant resources; assists
department /agency in identifying potential problems and
designs processes or procedures for dealing with them;
maintains contact with other jurisdictions, governmental
agencies and management associations in the area of grant
resources, writing and. management; responds to inquiries
and concerns in a timely manner; takes surveys and writes
reports as required; keeps abreast of laws, regulations and
policies for grant acquisiticn and management; formulates
and coordinates training plans and. programs for volunteers
and gcvernment employees; assists in planning, developing,
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organizing, and conducting educational and informational
programs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education
and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate
degree in business or public administration, political
science, sociology or a related field, and one year of
administrative or analytical experience that demonstrated
that the applicant is familiar with, and possesses
knowledge of Federal and other requirements as applied to
grants management.
License Requirement: Possession of an appropriate
valid motor vehicle operator's license as required of the
position.
Knowledge of: principles, methods and techniques that
apply to grants proposal writing and administration,
Federal, State and county laws, rules, regulations,
policies and procedures governing the grant program;
interviewing techniques and principles; basic government
organization and functions; sources of information
concerning the granting of public funds; community
resources and their utilization; modern office practices,
methods and equipment, including a computer and applicable
software.
Ability to: coordinate the activities of the grant
program; collect, evaluate and interpret facts; secure the
confidence and cooperation of others; learn the principles,
methods and techniques of various programs within the
County of Kauai; learn the requirements of grants and their
appropriate standards; express ideas logically, both orally
and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with other
employees, operating officials, program participants, and
the general public; use a personal computer to prepare
reports and maintain records on word processing and
spreadsheet software; follow oral and written instructions.
Selective Certification: Specialized knowledges
skills, and abilities may be
of some positions. In such
restricted to eligibles who
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required to perform the duties
Positions, certification may be
Possess the pertinent
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experience and /or training required to perform the duties
of the position.
Agencies requesting selective certification must show
the connection between the kind of training and /or
experience on which they wish to base selective
certification and the duties of the position to be filled.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class
must meet the health and physical condition standards
deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
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This is the first specification approved for the new
class, GRANTS SPECIALIST I.
APPROVED: Jan 12 2004
Date
MALCOLM C. FERNANDEZ �
Director of Personnel Services