Grant Specialist
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on November 23, 2024
Salary
$81,744.00 - $92,019.20 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Appointed
Job Number
2024SWAS23290
Department
EXEC - Executive's Office
Division
Offc of Perf Strategy & Budget
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr., King County is a vibrant community with residents who represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
The Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB) is looking for a highly motivated Grants Specialist to join the PSB Grants Team. The ideal candidate will be an individual who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in holding themself accountable for their work, and has a passion for making a difference for the benefit of King County communities.
PSB serves as the hub of County budget development, strategic planning, performance management, and as a key implementation arm of the County Executive. The PSB Grants Team is one of several teams within PSB. The team is responsible for deploying and administering over $130 million in grants and contracts to support community development and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the team consists of three Grant Managers and a Grants Section Manager who work closely as a team. The PSB Grants Team strives to be a highly cohesive team where every member works collaboratively with others, steps in areas needing attention, supports each other, and addresses high-priority issues across the various parts of the team portfolio.
As a key member of the PSB Grants Team, the Grant Specialist will perform a range of grant administration and monitoring functions to assist with grantmaking, grant management, and grant closeout. The position requires experience working as part of a team, strong organizational and communication skills, and keen attention to detail. Prior experience with grant management is desired but not a requirement.
King County prioritizes racial justice as part of government work to confront the historical and racial inequities that continue to exist in our community and organization. King County has a strong commitment to become an anti-racist and pro-equity government. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to equity and social justice.
Assist with grant-making:
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County provides a generous employee benefits package including comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, and paid time off to volunteer. For details, see: https://www.kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx?
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified internal and external candidates. To be considered as a Special Duty applicant, you must be either an appointed or current career service King County employee who has successfully passed probation and must get your supervisor's approval if this assignment is offered to you.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this position:
Work schedule
The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This position is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with pre-approval by the supervisor.
Union affiliation
This position is not represented by a labor union.
Contact
For more information about the application process, please contact Seth Watson, HR Manager at seth.watson@kingcounty.gov .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$81,744.00 - $92,019.20 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Appointed
Job Number
2024SWAS23290
Department
EXEC - Executive's Office
Division
Offc of Perf Strategy & Budget
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr., King County is a vibrant community with residents who represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
The Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB) is looking for a highly motivated Grants Specialist to join the PSB Grants Team. The ideal candidate will be an individual who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in holding themself accountable for their work, and has a passion for making a difference for the benefit of King County communities.
PSB serves as the hub of County budget development, strategic planning, performance management, and as a key implementation arm of the County Executive. The PSB Grants Team is one of several teams within PSB. The team is responsible for deploying and administering over $130 million in grants and contracts to support community development and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the team consists of three Grant Managers and a Grants Section Manager who work closely as a team. The PSB Grants Team strives to be a highly cohesive team where every member works collaboratively with others, steps in areas needing attention, supports each other, and addresses high-priority issues across the various parts of the team portfolio.
As a key member of the PSB Grants Team, the Grant Specialist will perform a range of grant administration and monitoring functions to assist with grantmaking, grant management, and grant closeout. The position requires experience working as part of a team, strong organizational and communication skills, and keen attention to detail. Prior experience with grant management is desired but not a requirement.
King County prioritizes racial justice as part of government work to confront the historical and racial inequities that continue to exist in our community and organization. King County has a strong commitment to become an anti-racist and pro-equity government. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to equity and social justice.
Job Duties
Assist with grant-making:
- Assist with contract compliance
- Conduct ACH setup calls to assist with fraud prevention
- Follow up with awardees on pending action items (collection of standard forms, etc.)
- Track project schedules, milestones, and action items
- Assist in monitoring grant project progress
- Assist with collection of grant documentation from grant recipients, and contractors
- Analyze and make recommendations regarding compliance issues, violations of contract/grant agreement provisions, policies, and procedures
- Review contractor invoices and make payment recommendations
- Track and check awards and grant payments for duplication of benefits
- Compile and maintain trackers with key information about each grant to facilitate portfolio-wide reporting
- Assist with grant closeout
- Maintain grant files and communication records to ensure audit readiness
- Compile and review programmatic data to analyze the results/outcomes of PSB grants
- Draft communications, website content, and program summaries for senior staff
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Understanding of and commitment to equity and social justice
- Experience working on a team and supporting a team
- Experience managing a multitude of small operational projects
- Strong organizational, time management, and administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to understand technical language (e.g., federal regulations), technical writing/proofreading skills
- Research/analytical skills
- MS Office skills (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Familiarity with grant management principles, and practices
- Experience with internal controls
- Experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) software or database
- Ability to manage ambiguity
Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County provides a generous employee benefits package including comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, and paid time off to volunteer. For details, see: https://www.kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx?
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified internal and external candidates. To be considered as a Special Duty applicant, you must be either an appointed or current career service King County employee who has successfully passed probation and must get your supervisor's approval if this assignment is offered to you.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this position:
- An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
- An attached resume.
- Responses to supplemental questions. Do not copy and paste your resume or resume sections as Supplemental Question responses. If you do and the do not directly answer the question, this will be considered an incomplete application.
Work schedule
The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This position is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with pre-approval by the supervisor.
Union affiliation
This position is not represented by a labor union.
Contact
For more information about the application process, please contact Seth Watson, HR Manager at seth.watson@kingcounty.gov .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
