Grants Coordinator

Office of Management & Budget

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

96135 Nassau Place, Suite 5

Yulee, FL 32097

www.nassaucountyfl.com

Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

To view the position description or submit your application for consideration, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nassaucountyfl/

Under the general direction of the Office of Management & Budget Director, the Grants Coordinator performs highly responsible technical and administrative duties including but not limited to, monitoring grants, performing audit functions and disseminating information for State, Local and Federal grants.  Additional responsibilities include compliance, financial planning and reporting, budget development and management analysis.  Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented with the ability to follow each grant from initiation through to completion, assume responsibility for ensuring compliance with all grant requirements and track each expenditure from application through reimbursement to final grant report.

• Disseminates grant information to departments, reviews grant applications prior to submission, monitors grant records for compliance with agreements, ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the processing of all grants with department staff, grantor and other agencies.
• Establishes and maintains a resource library of completed grants.
• Prepares budget and program amendments to grant awards, coordinates changes with the grantor, County Department, Finance office and the Office of Management and Budget.
• Coordinates, prepares for and participates in all on-site audits.
• Prepares agenda items for County Commission meetings, reviews grant agreements and represents the County in public meetings and grantor agency meetings as applicable.
• Provides fund analysis and complies with reporting requirements at the State and Federal level.
• Develops and maintains management reports and tracking systems for grant receipts, payments and expenditures.
• Completes and compiles operational and grant monitoring reports.
• Responds to grantors’ data requests in a detailed and timely manner.
• Reviews the work of subordinate staff for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Leads or performs special projects as needed.
• Provides professional and technical assistance to County departments, Board, Constitutional officers, consultants, governmental agencies and citizens.

• Attends training meetings, conferences, courses and seminars to improve and enhance knowledge and improve skills relating to grants administration.
• Operates a variety of equipment which include computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copier, fax machine and other office equipment.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• Performs other duties as required and other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting or Business Administration.  Previous grant administration experience preferred.  May require a valid State Driver’s License.

The range for this position is $20.5385 - $31.2522. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace & Equal Opportunity Employer; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.