Grants Developer (City of Mobile)

General Information

This is responsible and complex technical work in identifying federal, state, and private grant opportunities, conducting research, writing, developing and coordinating governmental, public, and private grants that match initiatives and strategic goals for the employing jurisdiction.

JURISDICTION YEARLY SALARY

CITY OF MOBILE $51,879

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in accounting, business administration, public administration or a closely related field, and a minimum of three years responsible experience in the research, development, writing and administration of federal, state or private grant assistance programs; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | GRANTS DEVELOPER | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?

• Yes
• No

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
• Master's degree
• Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctoral degree

05

Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your educational background and include any specialized training you have received. List the name(s) of the school/college attended, dates attended, major(s), and degree attained.

07

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in the research, development, writing and administration of federal, state or private grant assistance programs.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years

08

Describe your experience securing support for grant applications from public sector, local companies, and local organizations. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

09

Describe your work experience in which you were responsible for monitoring grant funding and overseeing grant budgets. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Also, indicate the type of budget(s) you administered (Line-Item, etc). Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

10

Describe your work experience meeting with staff to provide an overview of grant funding purposes and federal procurement regulations and requirements. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

11

Describe your experience providing technical information and assistance in the administration of grants. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

12

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

13

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question