Grant Coordinator - Mass Transit Department

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Close Date:

April 13, 2026•This class coordinates grant activities by researching and identifying potential grant opportunities, developing and implementing grant proposals, tracking grant status, and providing professional and technical assistance to divisional grant activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Coordinates ongoing administration, monitoring, and reporting for all active grant projects as required by funding sources and federal/state regulations by assuring compliance with requirements, monitoring and managing funds, and resolving conflicts between the County and funding entities Reviews new grant opportunities from governmental, non-profit, and public and private sources for the benefit of assigned department and/or County by performing related cost/benefit analysis and making recommendations regarding potential grant sources Provides consultation and assistance to internal divisions in the preparation of grant applications and support documentation to maximize the competitiveness and compliance with grant requirements, including the preparation of budget and financing plan documentation for grant applications Serves as a liaison with employees, current and potential funding sources, and external organizations by representing the County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and other related events Compiles, interprets, and applies demographic and statistical information necessary for grant applications Creates, tracks, and maintains grant database Performs other duties as assigned or required.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Government Policy, Grants Management, Human Services, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field and at least three years of experience in a grant management role; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

License and Certifications:

Valid driver's license from state of residence Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes Grant management principles and practices Research methods Analyzing and compiling technical and statistical information Preparing grants, technical reports, proposals, and correspondence Administering grants Performing mathematical and statistical calculations Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals Conducting research Performing cost/benefit analyses Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, as well as repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Incumbents may be subjected to travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

Medical / Dental / Vision plans Prescription coverage Employee health clinic Employee fitness centers Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan Deferred Compensation Plan Flexible Spending Account(s) Employee Assistance Program Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO) Group Life Insurance