Grants Specialist - Office of the County Judge

Job Title

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsibilities

• Manages grants, monitoring and compliance processes, fostering partnerships among County departments.
• Provides overall management support for projects to ensure projects are moving forward in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provides periodic reports on project status and potential problem areas, consults with other county departments and vendors to discuss problems and interpret requirements related to projects.
• Oversees the delivery of outside contracts or vendor services pertaining to projects, ensuring that work is completed according to established agreements and timeliness.
• Researches grant related programs and initiatives to aid departments in serving community needs, staying abreast of state and federal programs, and funding opportunities.
• Responds to citizen's questions and complaints; resolves or refers to appropriate person; responds to correspondence and telephone calls or refers to appropriate person.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or related field or two (2) years of experience directing a major program area; OR five (5) years of experience in management in a public agency or private organization; OR any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• 2 to 5 years job related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, department and elected officials.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Relationships between local, state and federal governments, public interest groups and private enterprise.
• Methods of performing complex administrative, organizational and procedural analyses.
• Detailed organizational and functional structure of County government.
• Local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures affecting functions of the County;
• Contract management; computer applications.
• Supervise and/or direct the work; independently research, analyze and make effective recommendations on administrative, management, budgetary and fiscal practices, procedures and problems.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer contracts; research, compile and analyze statistical and other complex data; write complex reports in a logical, comprehensive, concise manner.
• Prioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions.
• Exercise initiative; facilitate, coordinate and negotiate between staff members of different County and non-County departments and offices.
• Acquire subject matter expertise in program specific projects; initiate and develop efficient, cost-effective policies; prepare reports and present ideas orally and in writing.
• Computer experience and technical experience in support of various software programs.

Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience

Closing Date: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.