Grant Writer Job at Harris County in Houston
Harris County, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Within the Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI), the Grant Writer leads efforts to secure new and sustained funding for offices and divisions across Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This position is responsible for all aspects of grant funding research, proposal writing and editing, and application development. The Grant Writer will research and identify new local, state, federal, and private funding opportunities to advance existing and new HCPH programs and services. This position will collaborate with HCPH Offices and Divisions to draft and edit competitive grant proposal narratives and oversee the full application development process. The Grant Writer will also aid in developing documents and materials required for grant applications, and coordinate with HCPH officials to ensure the timely submission of complete application packages.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Research and identify new grants and funding opportunities to support public health programming at HCPH.
- Develop grant opportunity summaries to help HCPH Offices and Divisions thoroughly vet available funding opportunities and determine which to pursue.
- Write, edit, and produce compelling grant proposal narratives and required materials for each grant application pursuit, ensuring that the proposal is accurate and engaging.
- Oversee all aspects of grant application development, including creating the application timeline and work plan, drafting and reviewing materials, and collaborating with HCPH stakeholders on proposal budgets and other mandatory application documents.
- Request, analyze, and synthesize public health data to enhance grant proposals and applications.
- Coordinate with Harris County's Office of Court Administration to submit complete grant applications by their respective deadlines and complete other administrative tasks to facilitate grant application submission and award acceptance.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
- At least five (5) years of grant writing experience, experience in journalism or communications, preferably in healthcare, public health, or public administration, may be substituted for grant writing experience.
- Strong writing and editing abilities.
- Understanding of the principles of public health practice and health care.
- Ability to conduct research, identify and understand data, and translate data into information for decision making and recommendations.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats and to different audiences.
- Skills in establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with persons, groups, and organizations across a variety of disciplines.
- Ability to organize and work independently on time-sensitive projects.
- Ability to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership:
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
- Ability to adapt to change
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- May be required to work weekends and possibly evenings.
- Work environment is typically in an office environment but may require infrequent travel to trainings and team/departmental meetings.
- This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties may require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending or standing for periods at a time.
- Harris County Public Health: Office of Planning & Innovation - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas 77002
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr