Special Projects Coordinator (Strategic Funding)

Salary: $29.85 - $52.27

 

JOB OVERVIEW 

Assist in identifying, analyzing, and pursuing strategic funding opportunities for the Department-wide Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP is estimated at $2.9B over the next 10 years. This position will identify, research, and analyze strategic funding opportunities that will facilitate the delivery of capital projects & programs more efficiently. This position will present fact-based analyses regarding strategic funding opportunities to the Strategic Funding and Legislative Manager. Assist in the management of awarded local, state, and federal grants, including the compilation of project-specific information and materials, the drafting of reports required for compliance, and the drafting and submission of reimbursement requests. Report directly to the Strategic Funding and Legislative Manager, Technical Services Division, WRD.

 

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses direct experience or strong knowledge of state and/or federal funding processes, along with exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills. They are highly organized, adept at drafting clear and comprehensive reports, and excel in both research and analytical tasks. This individual demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, quickly learn and navigate accounting software, and consistently produce accurate, data-informed insights to support program goals.  

 

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and research strategic funding opportunities within local, state, and federal agencies.
• Analyze potential funding sources using various tools, such as cost-benefit analysis, project schedules, and budgetary constraints, to determine whether such funding sources should be pursued.
• Represents the County as liaison supporting the collaboration with multiple grant partners throughout the entire grant lifecycle. Maintains knowledge of the terms of all contracts, agreements and/or grant notifications.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners at a local, state, and federal level, in addition to business process owners, project management teams, and other stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate meetings and discussions to collaborate with stakeholders on priority projects that can be facilitated via strategic funding opportunities.
• Applies change, risk analysis and resource management knowledge; resolves projects’ higher scope issues without direct supervision; prepares reports for senior management and grant partners, which include studies involving resource allocation, project expenditure projections, contracts management, and funding through grants, loans, and bonds.
• Draft agenda items for Board approval of strategic funding agreements and budget amendments related to the project funding.
• Other related duties as assigned.

 

Job Specific Competencies 

• Skilled in public speaking and presentations.
• Strong analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience.
• Ability to maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness.
• Knowledge of regulations and permits applicable to the water and wastewater industry.
• Knowledge of project administration associated with grants, loans, and bonds.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management skills.

 

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Highly complex: Work is broad in scope covering multiple complicated areas