The Clark County Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Grants Coordinator position. This position conducts outreach to non-profits and jurisdictional partners on housing, homelessness, and community development issues and is responsible for the development and implementation of several reports. This position researches and writes the HUD Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; provides policy recommendations on housing and community development issues; and completes annual reports to the State of Nevada Housing Division to ensure compliance with Housing Element legislation.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Business or Public Administration or a related field, AND four (4) years of full-time professional experience in performing administrative, budgetary, operational, grant funding administration, or similar analyses and studies. Professional level experience that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. Experience in a public agency setting and project or programmatic lead or supervisory experience is desirable.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Provides complex and sensitive management and programmatic support to the County Manager, Board of Commissioners and/or a major department. Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department or program to which assigned; coordinates budget development for the function(s) and administers expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility. Develops and implements funding and staffing requirements for the programmatic area to which assigned; prepares grant and alternative funding requests; develops request for proposal requests (RFP); prepares and processes grant applications; monitors activities and ensures that all programmatic and reporting requirements are met. Plans, organizes and directs complex administrative, operational, budgetary or other studies with County-wide or major internal operational or funding impact. Reviews and analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, team and quality improvement alternatives, budget development and administration, grants management, administration and resolution, staffing, facilities, productivity, and policy, procedure, legal and regulatory development and implementation. Performs specific County management support activities such as coordinating and preparing Board agenda items, conducting studies and preparing responses for Commissioner-generated requests, reviewing and assessing proposed legislation, generating grant program and policy recommendations for Board approval, and representing the County, the department head and others as specified. Confers with and represents the department and the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional and public agencies and the public. Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions. Researches and complies with applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual grant requirements. Provides advice and guidance on the application of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures. Directs the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; provides training to staff and may be responsible for such supervisory functions as performance evaluation and discipline. Directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files related to the areas of assignment. Oversees the tracking and maintenance of grant program records. Monitors and controls expenditures against available funds. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standards office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; specified positions may drive a County or personal motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit work sites.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of traveling to and from various work sites or other County locations; specified positions may be required to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and visit various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.