Pinellas County Human Services has been creating solutions for a stronger community by serving those most in need since 1955. With a network of over 105 partner agencies and managing over 200 contracts and grants, Human Services helps Pinellas County residents obtain access to medical care, emergency financial assistance, help connect to county judicial resources, optimize benefits for Veterans and Dependents, investigate consumer complaints, and help those who are experiencing homelessness. Our vision is to be the standard for public service in America, if you enjoy working with data and seeing it used to drive change then we look forward to hearing from you.

Performs highly responsible professional, technical, analytical, and administrative work involving grant administration and management, operations, management research, and/or quality assurance. An employee in this class is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of work standards, methods and procedures improvements and the overall assessment, procedures and practices in assigned areas and serves as a departmental expert in area of specialty. Work requires exercising independent judgment in determining recommended courses of action and in the development and presentation of materials. The incumbent is responsible for creating, tracking, monitoring, enforcing, and terminating a high volume of grants and working with the Contracts Division on agreements for a variety of products and services.

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9-11 paid County holidays; 2 floating holidays and 2 personal days (pro-rated); annual leave (accrue 15 days in first year)
Florida Retirement System : Employees contribute 3% and the county contributes 6.3% for regular status employees enrolled in the FRS Pension Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
See contribution breakdown on FRS
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, and a flexible spending account (FSA) option. Click here for more benefits details
Hybrid Remote Work
Biweekly Medical Plan Premiums

Employee Only: $12.12

Employee and Spouse or Domestic Partner: $139.97

Employee and Child(ren): $111.66

Family: $229.32

Essential Job Functions

Determines and monitors grant deliverables and timelines according to grant terms and conditions.
Works on the development and implementation of new grants, agreements, deliverables, procedures, techniques and methods to adjust to the changing requirements of on-going programs.
Maintains a high level of awareness regarding the life cycle of all grants and assures that they are closed, replaced or extended according to business needs and grant terms.
Communicates with all relevant parties to provide visibility, awareness, and initiation of grant awards.
Acts as an intermediary between stakeholders and the Grants Section/Programs Division on grant matters.
Supports procedures for grants management in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and general grant principles.
Monitors financial obligations of grants for appropriate spend down and utilization.
Participates in the resolution of critical and difficult problems or issues.
Investigates and defines problem areas, conducts studies and prepares reports recommending solutions or course of action.
Coordinates special grants projects that may range from program planning, budget preparation, research, and public relations.
Understands division and departmental needs and works with the Dept and County to apply for funding and leverage available federal, state, and local resources.
Works with the Office of Management & Budget Department to implement Grants Center of Excellence requirements.
Works with the County Attorney to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Guides Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SME) through grant processes.
Provides overall support to the Programs Division.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Position Specific Requirements

Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Experience- progressive experience in grant writing, program implementation, monitoring of federal, state or local funding sources, operations, administrative and fiscal analysis work, or quality assurance that includes 2 years of federal or state grant administration experience.

Education – degree in public administration, business administration, human services, communications or a related field.

Education and Experience:

Eight (8) years of progressive experience in grant writing, program implementation, monitoring of federal, state or local funding sources, operations, administrative and fiscal analysis work, or quality assurance that includes two (2) years of federal or state grant administration experience; or
An Associate’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services, communications, or a related field and six (6) years of experience as described above; or
A Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience as described above; or
An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the assigned division.
Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the grant management life cycle.
Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to public welfare, hospitals, mental health programs and systems and related operations.
Knowledge of federal and state grant programs and the fiscal procedure required in this specialized area.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of public and business administration.
Skill in advanced leadership techniques and practices to evaluate and determine organizational goals and objectives, maximizing effectiveness of organizational work
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, and to make effective presentations to a variety of groups.
Ability to interact effectively, establishing good working relationships with staff, other county organizations, agencies, state officials, consultants, contractors, and the public.
Ability to apply computer applications and software.
Ability to plan, supervise and coordinate technical and administrative programs.
Ability to address civic organizations or other public or private groups on subjects relative to section projects.

Physical/Mental Demands

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.