PLANNER IV (GRANTS MANAGEMENT)

Position Information 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. Responsibilities 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 Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. Minimum Qualification Requirements At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. 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. Substitution: 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. Experience Requirement Three years of professional experience in administrative or analytical work involving locating, monitoring, evaluating, obtaining, and/or administering federal, state and/or private grants. Must Be Able To Understanding of 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 analysis of program and funding data Use of basic statistics to interpret information Application of basic accounting practices in grant tracking and reporting Work within laws and regulations when developing recommendations Review and interpretation of program performance and outcome data Preparation of clear reports, charts, and graphs to communicate findings Quality of Experience Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of Honolulu