Job description

Post Date: January 10, 2023
Removal Date: TBD

Building a sustainable Moss Point through progressive leadership, fiscal transparency, and public safety while enhancing quality of life through equity, economic growth, and diversity.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBLIITIES:

This role is responsible for performing various duties to coordinate citywide grant initiatives and assist City departments and community-based organizations in the development of grant funding. Responsibilities include coordinating grant initiatives to ensure single comprehensive proposals, coordinating City support of and/or collaboration with outside entities' grant initiatives, informing departments of state and federal grant requirements and procedures, performing initial grant assessments, assisting departments and community-based organizations with grant preparation, monitoring progress, and preparing grant status reports.

Specific duties shall include the following:

• Determines grant requirements and performs initial grant assessment prior to transmittal to appropriate departments.
• Disseminates grant information to City departments and community-based organizations.
• Develops communication and rapport with state and federal officials involved in the selection of grantees and the allocation of grant funds.
• Provides training and technical assistance to departments and community-based organizations in the preparation of grant applications and proposals.
• Coordinates and facilitates grant initiatives involving multiple departments.
• Assists in documenting compliance with any maintenance of effort or matching requirements.
• Maintains citywide grants database.
• Manages current projects funded by CDBG, FEMA, MEMA, MDA and MDEQ.
• Monitors progress and prepares grant status reports.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by the Grant Writer and Mayor.

Required knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Thorough knowledge of general state and federal grant requirements and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the operational areas and functions handled by City departments.
• Knowledge of computers, database and applications, and the Internet.
• Ability to keep informed on changes and new developments in grant funding and applicable requirements and procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with representatives of local, state, and federal agencies and community-based organizations.
• Ability to conduct training workshops and provide technical assistance in the preparation of grant applications and proposals.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate grant initiatives involving several departments.
• Ability to concentrate, perform accurately and work under stress of deadlines.
• Ability to meet and deal with people tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Experience with community redevelopment tools and techniques preferable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in a related field, and two (2) years professional experience in the development, filing and administration of public and/or private sector grant and project management; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

To Apply: Agencies or Individuals must submit a Letter of Interest, Resume detailing their qualifications and summary of work, and compensation expectations to: Office of Human Resources and Risk Management, Attn: Veneice A. Barnett, Director of Human Resources, 4320 McInnis Avenue, Moss Point, MS 39563 or via Email: Veneice.Barnett@cityofmosspoint.org. For more information, please contact Veneice Barnett (228) 475-0300 ext. 7030.

The City of Moss Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran or handicapped status. The City of Moss Point will attempt to meet any reasonable request for accommodation in the hiring process in accordance with Title II of the ADA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Moss Point, MS 39563: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Grants and project management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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