City of Missouri City, TX is hiring: Grant Writer in Missouri City

Content Summary: Grant Writer at Missouri City, for City of Missouri City, TX

Salary: $67,916.00 - $84,895.00 AnnuallyLocation : Missouri City, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: C44-10252024Department: Financial ServicesDivision: ADMINISTRATION & BUDGETOpening Date: 10/25/2024Closing Date: Continuous Definition Funding for this position is reliant on the City's ability to secure grant funding. After year one, continuation of the position is dependent on the City's ability to secure ongoing funding.This is a full-time position in the Office of Budget & Performance. This individual will work closely with department directors and the City Manager's Office to identify funding opportunities and develop proposals that align with the City's vision. This individual will focus on researching, identifying, writing, and submitting high quality grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. Reporting relationship: Chief Budget & Performance Officer. Examples of WorkProposal Development:Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to solicitations, ensuring consistency with the City's policies and the guidelines of the funding agencies.Collaborate with appropriate departments to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.Work with various departments to create revenue and expenditure budgets to accompany proposals.Revenue Generation:Generate revenue for the City through timely and successful submission of grant proposals that align with the municipality's strategic objectives.Maintain a pipeline of grant opportunities to ensure continued funding for municipal projects and programs.Coordination and Follow-Up:Assist with grant schedules, tracking submission deadlines, and maintaining a grant calendar to ensure timely submissions.Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals, maintaining communication with funding agencies in addressing any questions following initial submission of grant applications.Grant Management Support:Inform and advise staff regarding the allowability of proposed expenditures related to specific grants, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, including reporting.Collaborate with department heads to ensure that grant-funded projects are aligned with the City's budgetary and strategic goals. Serve as City liaison to facilitate meetings with stakeholders and attend business functions about new or existing funding opportunities; and monitor state and federal legislation that may affect availability of grant funds.Perform other related duties as assigned.Subject to 24-hour recall and Emergency Operations recall. Education, Experience, or Certification Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and three (3) years of related grant writing experience.Preferred Qualifications:Grant Professional Certification (GPC) or similar credential preferred. Experience with federal and state grant proposals, including FEMA or similar agency grants. Supplemental InformationThe Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. EMPLOYEE BENEFITSThe City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.BENEFITSMedical Plans (Three Options)UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)Plan Type: High Deductible Medical Health PlanProvider: UnitedHealthcareDeductibles:Single: $2,000 annuallyFamily: $4,000 annuallyOut-of-Pocket Maximums:Single: $4,000 annuallyFamily: $8,000 annuallyAdditional Details:Employee pays dependent premiumsContact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more detailsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Provider: H.S.A. BankFeatures:Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expensesContribution Limits:Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000City Contributions:Employee only: $1,250Employee & Family: $2,250Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employeePPO PlanProvider: UnitedHealthcareDeductibles:Single: $1,000 annuallyFamily: $2,000 annuallyOut-of-Pocket Maximums:Single: $3,000 annuallyFamily: $6,000 annuallyPrescription Drug Co-pays:Generic: $10Preferred: $40Non-Preferred: $80HMO PlanProvider: UnitedHealthcareDeductibles:Single: $1,000 annuallyFamily: $2,000 annuallyOut-of-Pocket Maximums:Single: $4,000 annuallyFamily: $8,000 annuallyPrescription Drug Co-pays:Generic: $10Preferred: $45Non-Preferred: $80Dental Plans (Two Options)DHMO PlanProvider: UnitedHealthcareFeatures:No deductibleNo annual maximumMember co-pay depends on the procedurePPO PlanProvider: UnitedHealthcareFeatures:$1,500 per person annual maximum$1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximumVisionProvider: UnitedHealthcareFeatures:No deductibleLife InsuranceProvider: Ochs Securian FinancialCoverage:$50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)$10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000Flexible Spending AccountProvider: FloresFeatures:Pre-tax Medical Spending AccountPre-tax Dependent Care AccountSupplemental Insurance PoliciesProvider: AflacAccidentCancerHeart/StrokeIntensive CareShort-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceRetirement BenefitsTexas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)Statewide retirement system7% employee contributionCity contributes 2 to 1Optional Deferred Compensation457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquareOther BenefitsHolidays13 paid holidays per calendar year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayGood FridayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayFriday after Thanksgiving DayChristmas EveChristmas DayOne additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employeesVacationEarned based on years of service:0-5 years: 14 days6 years: 15 days7 years: 16 days8 years: 17 days9 years: 18 days10-14 years: 19 days15 years or more: 20 daysEmployees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.Sick Leave6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.Educational ReimbursementWith prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Provider: Alliance Work Partners8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.Wellness ProgramFree/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.Fun BenefitsAnnual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.01 Which of the following best represent the highest level of education you have earned? Less than High School or GED High School or GED Associates or Technical Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 02 Please select how many years of experience you have in grant writing? 0 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4+ years 03 Do you have a Grant Professional Certification (GPC) or similar credential Yes No 04 Do you have experience with federal and state grant proposals, including FEMA or similar agency grants Yes No 05 Have you successfully secured grants in the last three (3) years? Yes No 06 If yes, please explain 07 Please select the areas you have directly worked on for grant submissions. Local State Federal Private Agencies Other None Required Question