Grant Specialist

Grant Specialist
HIRING RANGE: $5,933 - $6,678 monthly

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off with your first paycheck!

About the Position:
The Grant Specialist will coordinate the City’s grant funding efforts by researching and securing external funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities. The role prepares competitive grant applications, proposals, and budgets; ensures ongoing compliance with grant requirements; provides administrative and technical support for grant programs, particularly the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and supports the development and management of grant-funded projects. 

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:
•    Develop and compose grant proposals to obtain available government and private funding from various programs and projects on behalf of City departments.
•    Maintain tracking of grant status for auditing and budgeting purposes; maintain information for statistical reports and assist with grant reconciliations.
•    Provide administrative and technical support for the City’s grant programs.
•    Review grant expenditures for compliance with applicable regulations.
•    Collect data for the review and preparation of reimbursement requests to grant funding agencies; monitor the progress of projects and identify extension needs; communicate extension requests and other information to granting agencies.

To view the full job description, click here. 

What We're Looking For:
•    Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing and grant administration, preferably in a governmental environment.
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field.
•    Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants: 
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:  
The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

Explore the Area:  
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
 

What We Offer:

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee child care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

To view more information about our benefits visit: https://www.gjcity.org/333/Employee-Benefits

About the Team

The City of Grand Junction Finance Department includes the operations of Finance Administration, Budget, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Grants Administration, Tax Administration, and Municipal Court. The Finance Department provides a wide range of services that help ensure City resources are managed with integrity and accountability in alignment with the City’s strategic plan.