PLANNER IV (GRANTS MANAGEMENT) (SR-22) [1 vacancy]

Managing grant funding to support Honolulu's community programs The Department of Community Services (DCS), Grants Management Division, is seeking a grants professional to support the distribution, administration, and monitoring of City-funded programs. In this role, you’ll help ensure grant funds are awarded, managed, and used effectively to support community services. What You’ll Do Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for qualifying potential grant recipients Ensure compliance with applicable rules and ordinances Negotiate, prepare, and manage contracts Issue Notices to Proceed (NTP) in a timely manner Monitor grant activities by reviewing monthly payments and site visits Special Working Requirements Serves as Disaster Support Worker during Civil Defense emergencies May be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays Benefits Excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and career development. Education Requirement Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, economics, or a related field. Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree. Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree. Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in grant management and writing grants may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree. Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college or university in the United States. Proper documentation (e.g., a foreign credential evaluation) must be provided. Experience Requirement Three years of professional experience in professional, administrative, or analytical roles involving locating, monitoring, evaluating, obtaining, and/or administering federal, state, and/or private grants. Must Be Able To Understand laws, rules, and policies for grant‑funded community programs Familiarity with social service and community development funding programs Awareness of federal, state, local, and private grant funding sources Research and analyze program and funding data Use basic statistics to interpret information Apply basic accounting practices in grant tracking and reporting Work within laws and regulations when developing recommendations Review and interpret program performance and outcome data Prepare clear reports, charts, and graphs to communicate findings Quality of Experience Having the required number of years of experience will not, in itself, qualify you for the position. Overall experience must have had scope, level, and responsibility sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position. Screening will be based on education, experience, and other job‑related information provided in the application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in rejection or lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. False or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu. #J-18808-Ljbffr