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Sandoval County, NM

Sandoval County, NM is hiring: Grant Writer in Bernalillo

Sandoval County, NM, Bernalillo, NM, United States, 87004

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Content Summary: Grant Writer at Bernalillo, for Sandoval County, NM Salary : $50,918.40 - $61,089.60 Annually
Location : Bernalillo, NM
Job Type: Classified Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00019
Division: County Manager
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Closing Date: 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

General Purpose
Under general supervision, is responsible for the administration and coordination of grants; assists in gathering documentation, writing, and submitting grant proposals; ensures completion of necessary reporting requirements of the various funding agencies; ensures projects and funds meet federal and state law requirements; and performs other support functions as directed.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting or related field and one (1) year experience in grants administration, management, coordination and writing; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Other Requirements
  • Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license
Essential Job Functions
  • Researches and applies for local, state, federal and private foundation funding sources for specific projects and programs as assigned; advises, explains, and consults with various departments on the application and monitoring process of grants to ensure successful grant awards and grant compliance.
  • In collaboration with other County staff consistently reviews grant budgets; completes and ensures timely submission of financial reports, billing, and other documents to ensure grant compliance.
  • Writes grant applications as assigned; ensures federal requirements are part of the scope of proposals (i.e. contractors' requirements to comply with State of NM & Federal requirements, ensuring disbarred vendors are not awarded contracts, etc.).
  • Compiles and maintains background information on the culture, economy and demographics of the County related to areas in which a grant is utilized.
  • Coordinates, monitors, and maintains government grants and contract documents in coordination with the County clerk and records management policies.
  • Participates in meetings related to grant matters including grant site visits, conducting surveys, making presentations to the community and elected officials, grant closeouts, and potential grant providers/funders.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan.
Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA)
01

Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?
  • No High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate

02

Do you have one (1) year experience in grants administration, management, coordination and writing?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above.
04

I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.
  • I Understand

Required Question