Grants Analyst - Human Services
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Grants Analyst - Human Services
Salary
$59,809.62 - $132,095.08 Annually
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
07107FC
Department
Human and Veteran Services
Opening Date
05/16/2024
Closing Date
5/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
Seeking a dedicated professional to oversee the funding processes and ensure regulatory compliance for federal and state grant programs aimed at combating homelessness. This role involves comprehensive research, analysis, and synthesis of information to formulate best-practice recommendations for various government initiatives. The successful candidate will also be responsible for generating reports and delivering presentations on their findings and strategic suggestions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages state and federal grants related to addressing homelessness ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines, and develops policies and procedures for systems and projects that address homelessness, particularly Continuum of Care (CoC) grant funding.
The position will include coordinating with department heads, community-based homeless service providers, and County management staff on special projects/programs, and assisting strategic plan development and implementation.
Manages departmental grant information including coordination and monitoring of grant funded projects and expenditures and develops policies and procedures for grant management and compliance including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
Monitors proposed legislation in federal and state government for items that may impact homeless services in Lee County.
Serves as a liaison for addressing high-level issues and tasks that involve multiple municipalities, nonprofit agencies, and other organizations to achieve the desired objectives; develops quality relationships with outside agencies; participates in regional committees representing the CoC and the interests of Board of County Commissioners at various meetings.
Researches and prepares applications for grant opportunities; manages departmental grant information including coordination, monitoring, and reporting of grant-funded projects.
Ensures compliance with environmental review requirements for federal and state grants from multiple funders.
Supports Administration in research, analysis, development, and oversight of legislative priorities, communicates and advises regarding legislation status.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, legal studies, or closely related field and two years of human services, public administration, or closely related experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursem*nt Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursem*nt Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursem*nt for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, legal studies, or closely related field and two years of human services, public administration, or closely related experience?
Yes
No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your education and/or experience that qualifies you for this position including employment history and dates. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A"
03
The work days and hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Are you able to work this schedule?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Lee County Government
Address
P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone
(239) 533-2245
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty
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