The County of Maui is a four-island county, consisting of the islands: Maui, Moloka`i, Lana`i, and Kaho`olawe. The County of Maui is the second largest of four counties in the State of Hawai`i comprising of an estimated 164,637 population. (2015, U.S. Census Bureau)

The County of Maui provides a range of services, including public safety (police, fire and public prosecutor), sanitation, social services, culture and recreation, transportation, planning and zoning, and the construction and maintenance of streets and highways.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

County of Maui

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Develops and coordinates a grant program for a County department and/or agency; prepares and/or reviews grant applications; directs the evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded projects; provides information and technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters; and performs other related duties as required.

**Distinguishing Characteristics**

This class is distinguished by its responsibility to develop and coordinate a grant program for a County department/agency by recommending funding opportunities, preparing and/or reviewing grant applications, and monitoring compliance of funding requirements and applicable laws and regulations; and to provide information and technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

- Plans, directs, and manages a grant program for a County department/agency.

- Prepares and/or reviews grant applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements; researches demographic, statistical and factual data.

- Maintains records of grants, including financial records, and monitors compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; conducts on-site inspections of projects and interviews grant recipients to determine compliance with respective agreements.

- Prepares grant agreements, documents, reports and other correspondence needed to facilitate the execution of grant agreements.

- Develops policies and procedures related to grant writing and the administration of grants; identifies potential problems with grants and develops technical materials to assist the departments/agencies and community organizations.

- Provides technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters; establishes collaborations and partnerships to increase grant training, opportunities, and resources for the County and community organizations

- Oversees the development and maintenance of a grant-source database and users' database; provides staff assistance regarding available funding sources for community needs.

- Represents the department/County at meetings on matters related to the grant program; assembles a variety of data for preparation of reports and/or presentations to the administration, County Council, or other agencies and community organizations.

- Prepares the program's annual budget; oversees the accounting, reporting, and expenditures of the grants.

- Coordinates and facilities the acquisition of required permits, variances, easements, and other approvals, including approvals to sublease park properties, related to grant projects.

- Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, sociology, or a related field, and four (4) years of administrative or analytical experience which shall have involved monitoring, evaluating, and/or administering grants.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, supervision, public relations, and grant funding; private, state, and federal grant and funding sources; research methods; statistical analysis; effective communication techniques for both oral and written presentations; grant requirements and regulations including financial reporting requirements; strategies for promoting grant funding programs and services for the County; County government organization and functions; report writing.

Ability to: Supervise, assign, and review the work of others; conduct research, compile data, and make sound recommendations; identify private, state, and federal funding sources; prepare and review grant applications; interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations; time management; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare reports; maintain records; deal tactfully and professionally with the public and others; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

**Health And Physical Condition**

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Grant Coordinator (SR-24)

**Description**

Develops and coordinates a grant program for a County department and/or agency; prepares and/or reviews grant applications; directs the evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded projects; provides information and technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters; and performs other related duties as required.

**Distinguishing Characteristics**

This class is distinguished by its responsibility to develop and coordinate a grant program for a County department/agency by recommending funding opportunities, preparing and/or reviewing grant applications, and monitoring compliance of funding requirements and applicable laws and regulations; and to provide information and technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

- Plans, directs, and manages a grant program for a County department/agency.

- Prepares and/or reviews grant applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements; researches demographic, statistical and factual data.

- Maintains records of grants, including financial records, and monitors compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; conducts on-site inspections of projects and interviews grant recipients to determine compliance with respective agreements.

- Prepares grant agreements, documents, reports and other correspondence needed to facilitate the execution of grant agreements.

- Develops policies and procedures related to grant writing and the administration of grants; identifies potential problems with grants and develops technical materials to assist the departments/agencies and community organizations.

- Provides technical assistance to community non-profit partners on grant related matters; establishes collaborations and partnerships to increase grant training, opportunities, and resources for the County and community organizations

- Oversees the development and maintenance of a grant-source database and users' database; provides staff assistance regarding available funding sources for community needs.

- Represents the department/County at meetings on matters related to the grant program; assembles a variety of data for preparation of reports and/or presentations to the administration, County Council, or other agencies and community organizations.

- Prepares the program's annual budget; oversees the accounting, reporting, and expenditures of the grants.

- Coordinates and facilities the acquisition of required permits, variances, easements, and other approvals, including approvals to sublease park properties, related to grant projects.

- Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination.

**Minimum Qualification Requirements**

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, sociology, or a related field, and four (4) years of administrative or analytical experience which shall have involved monitoring, evaluating, and/or administering grants.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, supervision, public relations, and grant funding; private, state, and federal grant and funding sources; research methods; statistical analysis; effective communication techniques for both oral and written presentations; grant requirements and regulations including financial reporting requirements; strategies for promoting grant funding programs and services for the County; County government organization and functions; report writing.

Ability to: Supervise, assign, and review the work of others; conduct research, compile data, and make sound recommendations; identify private, state, and federal funding sources; prepare and review grant applications; interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations; time management; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare reports; maintain records; deal tactfully and professionally with the public and others; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

**Health And Physical Condition**

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

~~The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination~~

**Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: ** All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov

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01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, sociology, or a related field? Please ensure you attach a copy of your diploma which states the field of study or an official transcript.

- Yes

- No

02

Did you attach a copy of your college degree stating the field of study or a copy of your official college transcript? It is important for you to attach a copy of your diploma or official transcripts for consideration.

- Yes

- No

03

Do you have four (4) years of administrative or analytical experience which shall have involved monitoring, evaluating, and/or administering grants?

- Yes

- No

04

If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) did you gain this experience. (See "resume" is not acceptable.)

05

This position requires the possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3). Do you possess a valid driver's license?

- Yes

- No

-  Required Question

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