Job Description
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. 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 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 much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ . If you enjoy supporting community programs through grant administration, compliance, and oversight, apply now! Additional Job Information Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: use a valid e-mail account; verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; are subscribed to email notices; check your spam folders; and add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. 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 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. For Example 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/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration. Experience Requirement Three years of professional experience in professional, administrative or analytical experience 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 pri