Grants Manager II - Sheriff's Department

Grants Manager II

The Grants Manager II leads departments throughout the grants lifecycle in coordination with the other divisions within the Sheriff's Department.

Essential Functions :

• Develops program goals, objectives, policies and procedures and establishes short- and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;
• Manages and administers program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and / or financial and service agreements for the program managed;
• Monitors program contract compliance and takes corrective action as required;
• Performs as a program representative within the community, delivers informational news releases, serves as a program contact person and participates in community awareness activities;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;
• Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;
• Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and / or success of the program, prepares recommendations and / or initiates corrective action;
• Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;
• Supervises the activities of county staff and evaluates performance;
• Makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding program objectives;
• Directs the preparation and submittal of proposals and grant applications;
• Access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, education, human services, criminal justice or related field, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities INCLUDING two years of supervisory experience. (Relevant professional-level experience and / or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR Four years of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator and one year of supervision / management experience. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.) :

Selection Procedure : Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated / scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments / testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information :

Licenses and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical / Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions : Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.