Ashtabula County - Grant Specialist

ASHTABULA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 WEST JEFFERSON STREET
JEFFERSON, OHIO 44047
INSIDE/OUTSIDE POSTING

POSTED February 10, 2022 – February 28, 2022 or until an acceptable candidate is found.

Job Title:                              Grant Specialist
Department:                        Community Services & Planning
Immediate Supervisor:     Director
Positions Supervised:        None
Pay Grade/Pay Rate:        Pay Grade: 9
                                             Starting rate: $21.15 hourly with annual step increases/Full Time with Benefits

Under supervision from the Director: the Grant Specialist will provide support in administrating Ashtabula County’s various grant funding (typically but not limited to Community Development Block Grant – CDBG and Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program – CHIP); formulating short- and long-range objectives, goals, and programs, and reviewing programs for conformance with policies and objectives, uses Census data to make decisions regarding various department programs; conducts environmental reviews; manages grant financials under provided policies and guidelines; assists Director in developing department policy.  Responsible for project management, prepares and submits grant applications, reporting, coordination with applicants, monitors department and contractor activities to ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; two (2) to four (4) years’ training and/or experience in community development, economic development, grant administration, project management, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An Ohio Driver’s License shall be maintained.  Must pass a thorough background investigation and comply with Ashtabula County’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED: Familiarity with project management, procurement, fair housing; project management; public relations; basic math; Davis Bacon and Ohio Prevailing Wage; clerical/filing principles; Skill in:  computer operation; word processing; use of modern office equipment. Ability to:  interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; read, comprehend, and interpret various laws and regulations; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile statistical data; read, copy, and record figures accurately; deal with problems involving variables within familiar context; prepare accurate documentation, including well-written reports and routine correspondence; communicate effectively via telephone and face-to-face with public and with all levels of County and outside agency personnel; respond to routine and sensitive inquiries from public and/or officials; work independently and under stressful conditions; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; gather, collate, and classify information; develop and maintain effective working relationships; travel to and gain access to work site.

AFSCME Comrs. Union members need to submit a bid notice on or before February 17^th, 2022 until 4:30 pm.  Outside applicants will need to submit a resume which are accepted until 4:30 p.m. on February 28^th, 2022 or until a sufficient candidate is found.   

Please note the on-line application is not necessary to apply for this position at this time.

Applicants please remit your resume to:

ASHTABULA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE 
ATTN:  HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
25 WEST JEFFERSON STREET
JEFFERSON, OHIO 44047
*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HANDICAPPED
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

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