PRINCIPAL GRANTS COORDINATOR Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clarkcounty/jobs/newprint/4688904) Apply PRINCIPAL GRANTS COORDINATOR Salary$38.23 - $59.27 HourlyLocation Clark County - Las Vegas, NVJob TypeLIMITED PERMJob Number28479DepartmentFinanceOpening Date10/29/2024Closing Date11/12/2024 5:01 PM PacificMax Number of Applicants250
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ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Clark County Department of Finance, Comptroller Office, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Principal Grant Coordinator position. As a member of our team, you will develop, plan, and oversee one or more major programmatic areas with significant financial and programmatic impact upon other governmental agencies and/or private organizations in addition to performing complex and sensitive administrative, organizational, systems, budgetary, grant funding administration, and related projects and analyses.THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience: Master's Degree in Business or Pubic Administration or a related field, AND two (2) years of full-time professional experience in performing administrative, budgetary, operational, grant funding preparation and administration or similar analyses and studies. Experience in a public agency setting and project or programmatic supervisory experience are desirable. A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of additional related experience may be substituted for Master's Degree.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPlans, oversees, reviews and evaluates the work of a major programmatic area; directs and coordinates the work of County or contract staff and ensures that program goals and objectives are achieved. Provides complex and sensitive management and programmatic support to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners; works directly with the Board or individual members regarding programmatic, policy and budgetary issues. Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the program(s) to which assigned; coordinates budget development for the function(s) and administers expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility. Develops, implements and oversees funding and staffing requirements for the programmatic area to which assigned; prepares grant, financial assistance awards and alternative funding requests; monitors activities and ensures that all programmatic and reporting requirements are met. Develops requests for proposals, negotiates contracts and administers contract provisions for major program support for the County. Plans, organizes and directs complex administrative, operational, budgetary or other studies with County-wide or major internal operational or funding impact. Reviews and analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, team and quality improvement alternatives, budget development and administration, grants management and administration, staffing, facilities, productivity, and policy and procedure development and implementation. Researches, develops and identifies grant fundable opportunities. Oversees the writing and submission of grant applications and the preparation of grant programs and policies relating to recommendations for Board approval. Establishes administrative procedures and controls for acquiring and implementing grant funding. Performs specific County management support activities such as coordinating and preparing Board agenda items, conducting studies and preparing responses for Commissioner-generated requests; reviewing and assessing proposed legislation and representing the County, the department head and others as specified. Confers with and represents the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional and public agencies and the public; acts as liaison and coordinator for County-wide programs involving commitment of staff from other government agencies. Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions. Provides advice and guidance on the application of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures. Conducts funding research and analysis. Ensures compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Directs the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; provides training to staff and is responsible for such supervisory functions as performance evaluation and discipline. Oversees the monitoring of grant budgets and expenditures. Directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files related to the areas assignment. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; specified positions may drive a County or personal motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit work sites.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of traveling to and from various work sites or other County locations; specified positions may be required to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and visit various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/riskmanagement/employeeandretireehealthbenefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month
Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.01 The following questions 1-4 will be used to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications and must be completed in its entirety. Which describes your highest level of education?
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
02
List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional experience in performing administrative, budgetary, operational, grant funding preparation and administration or similar analyses and studies.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
04
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 05 Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
06
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
07
Indicate your full-time professional experience with developing and implementing grant programs.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience with writing federal, state, local, and/or foundational grant applications.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5to 6 years
More than 6 years
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience with administering and managing grant agreements or contracts.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
10
Indicate your full-time professional experience with quality assurance and/or quality management of grants as it pertains to monitoring, performance measurement, and technical assistance.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
11
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 7-10. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 12 Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing the establishment of purchase orders, reviewing and approving project invoices and coordinating payments and drawdowns of federal funds.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience utilizing automated accounting systems such as SAP and People-soft.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
14
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 12-13. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 15 Indicate your full-time professional experience developing new program guidelines and structure (i.e.: policies and procedures, checks and balances, monitoring, reporting, etc.)
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with community, non-profit, and/or government partners to help meet the goals of grant programs.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years
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Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 15-16. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 18 Indicate which of the following public sector departments you have experience working in (select all that apply).
Administrative Services
Assessor's Office
Building
Business License
Child Support Agency
Clerk's Office
Comprehensive Planning
Constables
Coroner
County Manager/Commission Division
Department of Environment & Sustainability
Department of Motor Vehicles
District Attorney
District Court
Elections
Family Services
Finance
Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Homeland Security
Human Resources
Information Technology
Juvenile Justice
Justice Court
Marriage Bureau
Parks and Recreation
Public Administrator
Public Defender
Public Guardian
Public Works
Real Property Management
Recorder's Office
Social Service
Special Public Defender
State Welfare
Treasurer
Other
N/A
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Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. This means that the selected candidates will be hired for a special project and/or duties of a limited duration and will be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition(s) and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
I am willing to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position as described above.
I would not like to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position.
Required Question
AgencyClark CountyAddress500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791 Phone(702)455-4565 Websitehttp://www.clarkcountynv.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email
