Grant Writer

**This position is "Open until Filled" - first review date: October 18, 2021.**

Under basic supervision, is responsible for researching, writing, and monitoring, Federal, State, Local and Foundation grant proposals for the City of Yuma. Reports to the Grants Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and identify funding prospects through private and public foundations, corporations, and government entities to generate revenue for City programs and projects.
• Produce high quality letters of inquiry, grant proposals, grant applications, award nominations, funder reports and briefing papers within designated time constraints.
• Communicate with program staff and work collaboratively to conceptualize new projects.
• Participate in meetings as necessary for grant matters, including grant site visits, presentations, and meetings with potential grant providers/funders.
• Identify funding opportunities and new program areas to match priorities, using research tools.
• Develop budget and financial report documents in collaboration with program and fiscal staff.
• Coordinates with Finance Department to account for all grant funds.
• Works with the City Attorney's Office for review of contracts, IGA's and MOU's with funders for application requirements and grant award acceptance.
• Monitor and maintain government grant and contract documents. Ensure compliance and meet reporting requirements for existing grants.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field; AND two years' experience in research, finance, or public administration, including experience in grant administration, management, coordination and writing; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of:

• City operations, policies and procedures.
• Federal, State, County and City laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
• Practices, procedures and principles of grants administration and interworking of funding sources at all levels.
• Grant programs, application procedures and administrative requirements.
• Grant availability, applications, proposals and administrative processes and procedures.
• Accounting and auditing principles relating to grants administration.

Skill in:

• Effective oral and written communications.
• Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of the Internet and database applications.
• Handling and prioritizing multiple funding sources, projects and programs Federal, State, County and City laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
• Finding and acquiring grants to benefit the City.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.