Grants Specialist - Union County, NC : Job Details

Salary : $68,992.55 - $103,488.82 AnnuallyLocation : Monroe, NCJob Type: Full-Time RegularJob Number: 405014Department: Budget & Grants ManagementOpening Date: 08/08/2025Closing Date: 8/14/2025 11:00 PM Eastern General StatementUnder general supervision, the Grants Coordinator leads the coordination of grant applications, implementation, and closeout across Union County. This role serves as a key connector, linking departmental needs, community goals, and available funding streams to create meaningful, measurable outcomes for our citizens. This position also identifies funding opportunities, develops competitive proposals, manages timelines, and ensures compliance to transform resources into results. Essential FunctionsCoordinates the full lifecycle of grants, including application development, implementation oversight, performance tracking, and closeout documentation.Researches and identifies grant opportunities that align with Union County's strategic priorities, collaborating with departments to prepare competitive, compelling applications.Develops timelines and ensures grant-related activities remain on track, meeting program deadlines and compliance requirements.Facilitates interdepartmental communication to ensure consistent execution of grant-funded initiatives and shared understanding of responsibilities.Prepares and submits reports and documentation to local, state, and federal agencies in accordance with grantor guidelines.Monitors program budgets, deliverables, and outcomes to ensure responsible stewardship of grant funds and maximum community benefit.Leads or participates in post-award grant briefings, outlining expectations and tracking key milestones.Supports public engagement efforts related to grant-funded programs, including community meetings, hearings, and outreach as needed.Tracks and maintains all grant-related records, contracts, and performance data in accordance with retention policies and audit standards.Serves as a technical resource on grant compliance, funding strategy, and outcome measurement to County departments and leadership.Identifies and documents success stories that highlight the positive impact of grant-funded programs on Union County residents.Promotes a culture of purpose-driven service, reflecting the County's mission to improve quality of life through thoughtful investment in the community.Performs other related duties as assigned. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Public Service, Business Administration or related field, and three (3) years of related experience in government Grants Management or Community Development; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: Extensive knowledge of the laws, policies, and principles of community planning and grants management. Extensive knowledge of grant application and administration procedures, as well as reporting and evaluation requirements. Thorough knowledge of the processes associated with County ordinances and State and Federal statutes, which govern community and economic development activities, and related internal compliance data requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Service, Business Administration or related field, and three (3) years of experience in government Grants Management, Community Development, Federal Grants including Integrated Disbursement & Information System, Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System, Electronic Line of Credit Control Center, Sage HMIS Reporting Repository, or other HUD reporting and disbursement systems. Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, printers, scanners, shredders, etc. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.INSURANCE PROGRAMS HEALTH INSURANCEAll full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan. DENTAL INSURANCE All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.LIFE INSURANCE Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.FINANCIAL PROGRAMS RETIREMENT Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS. NC401(k)The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.457 DEFERRED COMPENSATIONThe 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.Health Care Spending AccountSection 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.Dependent Care Spending AccountSection 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.DIRECT DEPOSIT Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.TRUISTNo Overdraft Fees$100 Negative Balance BufferOnline and Mobile Banking with Bill PayLEAVE PROGRAMS VACATION LEAVE Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.SICK LEAVE For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.HOLIDAYS There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available. MILITARY LEAVE Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.CIVIL LEAVE Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.PAID PARENTAL LEAVEParental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days. VOLUNTEER TIME OFFVolunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies. OTHER PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.01 Do you have at least three (3) years of related experience in government Grants Management or Community Development? Yes No 02 Please describe your experience related to this position. 03 Select all that you have experience with (Grant agreements, Cooperative agreements, Application negotiations, Award processing, Post-award processing, Award closeouts): Grant agreements Cooperative agreements Application negotiations Award processing Post-award processing Award closeouts None of the above Required Question