Job Summary

The Grants and Special Project will be responsible for developing and coordinating Clark County Clean Water Division’s grants and special projects by leading the pursuit of new funding opportunities, developing grant applications, and supporting post-award contract management.

Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, progress reporting, tracking timelines and deadlines for tasks and deliverables, and implementing project management and administrative tasks. This position will also help facilitate and coordinate multiple staff through the new project and program development process by helping guide, lead, and oversee the collaboration of internal subject matter experts, external contractors, grant and financial report preparers, and grant administrators.

This position will work in partnership with the Public Works Business Services Division and County wide finance to manage grant billing, payment and reimbursement requests, and compliance with state and federal terms and conditions, while fostering positive relationships with partners and funders.

As needed, the position may also lead or support other division programs including stormwater capital programming, asset management, monitoring and assessment, lake management, watershed planning, and other NPDES activities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

Program Coordinator II positions typically require a job related Bachelor’s degree; and/or a combination of experience and specialized training which includes a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the assigned area.

Knowledge of:  The principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations;  project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; methods and procedures of budget development and justification; application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.

Ability to: Effectively plan, direct, and delegate program components; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; delegate  responsibility and authority to carry out policy directives of the governing authority in an effective and timely manner; write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations; utilize various PC applications at an advanced level; interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff. 

Other Special Requirements: Some positions require a valid driver’s license and a successful criminal background check as required by law.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application. 

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. 

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. 

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. 

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression. 

First review of candidates will be January 31st. This recruitment may close on or after the first review date without additional notice.
 

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