Summary:

Under general supervision, research, develop and submit grant or similar funding requests to private and governmental sources for City projects and programs. 

Essential Functions:

• Researches and identifies grant opportunities that meet City needs and are consistent with the City's objectives; writes grant proposals and assists Departments with preparation of grant, applications;
• Collects and develops supporting data and documentation to meet funding agency requirements;
• Facilitates the application process as needed;
• Researches, acquires and maintains City, state and national statistics and resource information to support grant applications;
• Coordinates administration of grant programs with City administration, including policy and program development, funding recommendation, grant application analysis, contract development and monitoring, and jurisdictional coordination;
• Reviews grant financial requirements and accounting information, and coordinates fiscal compliance with funding agency; 
• Coordinates and participates in City meetings related to grant program needs and applications; discusses funding needs to determine feasibility of grant-funded assistance;
• Develops goals and objectives for funding departmental programs and activities;
• Researches sources of financial assistance; identifies staffing, equipment, facilities and related program needs; 
• Identifies grant funding requirements and restrictions;
• Serves as liaison between the City and outside funding agencies and service providers;
• Creates and maintains an accurate system to track grant programs and assist departments with reporting requirements;
• Assists Departments to prepare reports on grant-funded projects as required by funding sources;
• Monitors Federal and state legislative trends and issues that affect state and City funding and grant programs; assists City staff in developing partnerships with other agencies in order to expand funding possibilities; responds to requests for information; advises City management on grant program issues and procedures; provides technical information to City staff as authorized; provides assistance to other government agencies and the public within scope of authority; 
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, English, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience writing, developing or administering contracts or grants, including preparation of grant applications, contracts or similar documents.                                  
 
Valid Texas Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Research methods for grant funded programs;
• Contracts and records management;
• Grant application and administration process and procedures;
• Project and grant management principles and techniques;
• Federal directives, programmatic assessments and government required forms;
• City financial systems including budgeting and fund accounting;
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications;
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.

 Ability to:

• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands;
• Interpret a variety of technical prepare accounting/financial reports;
• Reconcile revenue and expenditure;
• Prepare, maintain and analyze accounting information and records;
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations,
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies. 

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally walk, sometimes over rough terrain;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally crouch or stoop;
• Frequently operate a vehicle;
• Occasionally reach above, at or below shoulder height.

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.