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City of Broken Arrow, OK

Grant Writer

City of Broken Arrow, OK, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, us, 74013


Salary:

$69,617.30 - $90,502.59 Annually

Location :

Broken Arrow, OK

Job Type:

Full-Time Salary

Location (Dep/Div):

Finance - Accounting

Munis Job Class:

SPECIALIST

Opening Date:

07/09/2024

Closing Date:

7/31/2024 12:00 AM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

GEN

Job Description

Under limited supervision, identifies, defines and develops funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as leads the development, writing and submission of grant proposals to applicable funding agencies for all departments of the City of Broken Arrow.

Essential Job Functions

Research and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.Researches and identifies new grant opportunities for grant funding for various departments within the city and the city's capital improvement programs.Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the performance of funded and unfunded program activities.Assists and supports various City departments in applying and submitting grant applications and proposals.Generates proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with policies and procedures; submits grant proposals to applicable agencies for approval.Oversees and tracks all grant milestones including, but not limited to, proposals in development, submitted proposals, issued/cancelled proposals, deliverable deadlines, and communication and awards.Manages, coordinates and tracks grant schedules; maintains records and submits reports related to grant opportunities.Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies and departments within the organization; maintains a positive relationship with fund providers and other stakeholders.Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations related to all grant processes.Conducts meetings/interviews with relevant parties regarding grant opportunities.Responds to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.Completes and/or facilitates the completion of grant reports; and assists in resolving issues and conflicts with federal, state, and other funding agencies.Prepares grant audits.Ensures quality, accuracy, and completeness of all submitted grant proposals and ensures grant opportunities are well researched, well-written, well-documented, with a well-developed budget.Develops and maintains a master file of pending, existing, and past grants, and contracts.Attends and participates in seminars to stay abreast of new trends and developments in the field of governmental grant writing, administration, and reporting.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by two to three years of related experience in the public sector (local, county, state or federal level); or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D Driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.

City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.

01

All applicants are required to submit a writing sample of a grant application/submission they have previously written. This must be attached as a document with your application submission. Are you able to meet this requirement?

YesNo

02

Have you attached your grant writing document? You application will be denied during review without it.

YesNo

03

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field?

YesNo

04

How many years of experience do you have in the Public Sector (local, county, state or federal level)?

Required Question