HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.243 GRANT COORDINATOR 20030605DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
GRANT COORDINATOR 2.243
Duties Summarv:
Develops and coordinates grant- funded programs for
County departments /agencies; writes grant applications;
directs and coordinates evaluation and monitoring of grant -
funded programs; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinquishina Characteristics:
This class exercises considerable independent judgment
in recommending federal, state and local funding
opportunities, including needs identification, grant
application and administration. Positions in this class
perform activities of considerable difficulty, requiring
broad knowledge of the departments /agencies of the County
of Kauai and their functions.
Examples of Duties:
Identifies potential sources of funding from federal,
state and private sources and evaluates appropriateness of
grant funding relative to County policies and goals;
prepares grant applications and supporting documentation to
ensure compliance with funding requirements, including
researching demographic, statistical and factual data
necessary for the applications, in all areas; maintains
records for grants for compliance with applicable
regulations and policies, including assisting with
financial reporting; provides staff assistance regarding
available funding sources for community needs; assembles a
variety of complex data for presentation of reports;
conducts or assists in conducting training programs for
grantee recipients and agency technical personnel or
provides speakers from public or private organizations;
develops technical materials; writes reports and makes
presentations to County administration and the County
Council as requested.
Minimum Qualification Requirements of the Class:
Education and Experience: A combination of education
and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
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an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate
degree in business or public administration, economics,
sociology or a related field, and four years of
progressively responsible professional, administrative or
analytical experience, two of which involved monitoring,
evaluating, and /or administering grants.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor
vehicle operator's license as applicable to the position.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of public
administration, public relations and grant funding;
private, state and federal grant and funding sources;
research methods; statistical analysis; effective
communication techniques for both oral and written
presentations; strategies for promoting grant funding
programs and services for the County; grant requirements
and regulations including financial reporting requirements;
public administration policies and procedures; structure,
organization, operation and difficulties that face public
sector agencies; modern office practices, methods and
equipment, including a computer and applicable software.
Ability to: analyze administrative, operational and
organizational problems; interpret the potential impact of
grant requirements on County policies, departmental
programs and services, and coordinate compliance; evaluate
alternatives and reach sound conclusions; identify private,
state and federal funding sources; prepare complete and
comprehensive funding applications; apply applicable laws,
codes and regulations; manage competing deadlines;
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use a
personal computer to prepare reports and maintain records;
establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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 for the new class,
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APPROVED: JUN 5 2003
Date
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MALCOLM C. F RNANDEZ
Director of Personnel Services