Grants Specialist for the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority - Regional Government Services : Job Details

Are you someone who is interested in grant writing and development and who can thrive in working with a public agency?

Are you a self-starter who excels at working with others to provide excellent and strategic grant writingassistancein a fast-paced environment?

Are you excited to work with a dynamic team?

If so, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) may be right for you! They areseekinga qualified, well-organized, and team-oriented candidate to apply for the position of Grants Specialist. Applytoday!

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority.

The Position

Under general direction, the Grants Specialistis responsible formanaging the MPWA's community and resident grant programs, developing relationships with granting agency staff, and managing the financial transactions and compliance of grants received by the MWPA.

NOTE:Thisis afull time, limited-termgrant-fundedposition.Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant.This position isanticipatedto befundedfor the next two years.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be motivated by the opportunity for professional growth and satisfaction that comes from working in an environment ripe withchallengesandpossibilities.

• Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented withhigh standardsfor work product.

• Be able to excelat workboth within a team and independently.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

• Haveexperience developing grant proposals in collaboration with various management staff and stakeholders.

• Work closely with agency staff to develop programs for grant funding.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability/Flexibility -Can shift gears comfortably.

• Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy

• Communication -Conveysand exchangesthoughts, opinions,orinformationeffectivelybothverballyandin writing.

• Critical Thinking -Identifiesand defines problems and develops workable solutions.

• Decision Making -Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of actionordevelopingappropriate solutionswithin documented organizational boundaries.

• Initiative -Assessesandinitiatesthings independently.

• Interpersonal Relations and Skills -Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

• Results Orientation/Execution -Manages time/priorities effectively

• Teamwork -Workscollaboratively with others toachieve a goal.

AboutMarin Wildfire Prevention Authority

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) leads the development of fire adapted communities using sound scientific, financial, programmatic, ecological practices, vegetation management, community education, evacuation, and warning systems with the support of its member and partner agencies. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority communities are informed, prepared, fire adapted, resilient and capable of withstanding a major fire limiting loss of life and major property damage while protecting our rich environmental diversity.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, public policy, political science, economics, or a related field.Additionalexperiencelisted below may substitute for the required education.

Experience:

Significant experiencein grant writing and development, preferably in or with a public sector agency.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• $85,020.99 annually

• Medical Benefits - $1,900 per month cafeteria plan

• Paid Time Off – one hundred twenty hours (120) annually equivalent to the rate of 4.615 hours per pay period

• A 401(a)-plan funded at 7.5% of salary

• An employee funded 457plan

Applications must be submitted onlinethrough thisapplicanttracking system. Materials must be complete and clearlyindicatethe candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statementsmay because for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is August 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:Appraisal Process –After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteriaindicatedin this announcement.

This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applicationsand topreparea Qualified Candidate List.

Application – Minimum Qualification Assessment -(Pass/Fail) All completedapplicationsand supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam –(100%) Candidates who pass the application assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled formid-August2025.

Successful candidates will besubmittedto the MWPA for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail.Additionalinquiries about the position may be directed [email protected] Regional Government Services nor the MWPAare responsible forfailure of internet forms or email insubmittingyour application. Candidates who mayrequirespecialassistancein any phase of the application or selection process shouldadviseHuman Resources by [email protected]

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.