Clark County - Grants Coordinator

Position Title: Grants Coordinator
Location: Clark County Community and Economic Development,
3130 E. Main St., Suite A, Springfield, Ohio
Supervisor: Community and Economic Development Director
Hourly Pay Rate: $50,252.80 – $63,876.80 (commensurate with experience)
+ 3.5% increase after successful probation
Classification: Permanent • Full-time • Classified • Non-Exempt
Deadline: Open Until Filled • First review of applications will begin on May 12, 2026

Instructions:
Applicants interested in the above-named position are to submit an employment application, a resume and a letter of interest to the Springview Government Center, c/o Clark County HR Dept., 3130 East Main St. 3rd floor, Springfield, Ohio 45503, fax to 937.328.2486, or email hr@clarkcountyohio.gov. All three documents must be submitted. Please be sure to specify skills and experience applicable to the position for which you are applying. Applicants needing accommodation in completing this application, please contact the County HR Dept., at 937.521.2015. Applications may be obtained at Springview Government Center (3rd floor) or online at www.clarkcountyohio.gov.

Summary of Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Conducts planning analysis and evaluation; compiles and presents data; qualifies areas through census information or surveys for grant projects; professional observations and recommendations through various communication mediums including reports, maps charts, tables, graphs, photos and presentations.

Seeks out new sources of funding including government and private grants; summarizes and presents for approval; mobilizes stakeholders for support; compiles information/data submits development related grant applications on behalf of the County.

Plans, organizes, and coordinates daily operations and activities of various planning projects; administer grant programs as appropriate; qualifies applicants for grant assistance using prescribed metrics.

Educates residents on Fair Housing and discrimination issues at a variety of venues within the county.

Develops and coordinates grant projects; solicits bidders for a variety of grant projects.

Plans, coordinates, and conducts public hearings, meetings, presentations, or other oral reporting of plans, results or analysis; distributes public materials and publishes public notices in a timely manner.

Communicates with employees, city departments, inspectors, utility representatives, local community groups, political leaders, non-profits, and organizations at the local, state and federal level as directed.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established procedures and within designated timeframes; receives and reviews various forms, correspondence, reports, drawings, charts, maps, bills, plans, applications, and other documents; prepares/completes various documents including budget tracking spreadsheets, time logs, bid packets, payroll spreadsheets, federal reports including program evaluations, grant applications and responses, and related documentation; forwards/submits to appropriate department/individual; maintains file system of departmental records.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; reads and reviews HUD regulations, policies and other HUD generated materials; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public, Planning or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in government or grants administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and required insurance coverage.
Regular and reliable attendance required.

Clark County is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliance Employer.
Clark County does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial/marital status, gender identity, genetic information, language, military/veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status.