The Grant Writer is a highly skilled professional with expertise in various grants and contracts functions and can routinely provide grant support and assistance to stakeholders, conduct grant research, write grants, prepare grant applications and related documentation, secure and administer the County’s grant funding, monitor, and maintain compliance with grant funding and reporting requirements. Additionally, this position routinely negotiates, manages, organizes, and administers various contracts throughout the County. This position works collaboratively with all stakeholders.

(Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of this class.)
 
Conduct grant research, identify grant funding opportunities and determine eligibility requirements. Coordinate and perform a variety of technical functions involving the preparation, negotiation, monitoring, and administration of Federal, State and Local grants. 
 
Write and submit grant applications in accordance with County policy and process requirements, prepare and maintain a variety of grant documentations. Monitor and ensure the County’s compliance with applicable grant funding and reporting requirements. Assist County’s departments and elected offices in grant and contract billing and payment processes.
 
In consultation with the Manager and/or Director, provide advice and interpretation to County stakeholders regarding regulations, practices, and procedures.  Provide interpretation of grant and contract operations, policies, procedures, and Federal, State and Local regulations.  Assess funding, grant and contract needs and strategies for the County to promote effective cash flow and meet funding or reimbursement requirements. 
 
Develop standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, general language, and provisions. Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments in compliance with policies and procedures.  
 
Maintain deadlines and communicate with all parties about contractual issues. 
 
Review contractual performance to ensure compliance with terms and identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution, amendment, or modification at contract renewal.
 
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and private regulations governing grants and contracts.
 
 Perform various grant and contract administration functions such as billings, budget amendments, program evaluation, etc. Develop policies and procedures in accordance with Federal State, and Local regulations and laws.
 
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of grant billings and reports and create and maintain documentation to support grant and contract expenses.
 
Monitor grant and contract budgets, expenditures, program goals and monthly performance.
 
Develop, prepare, and participate in the implementation of short- and long-range financial plans.
 
Prepare interim, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements, including grant and contract financial statements and reports. Prepare various statistical, tax, and status reports and maintain pertinent contractual and grant records and documentation, including a grants and contracts inventory.
 
Provide guidance and training to stakeholders about grant and contract matters, policies and procedures, and budget preparation.
 
Knowledge of:  

• Principles and practices of grant and contract administration and management
• Excel, Power Pivot Tables, and database tools
• Federal, State and Local regulations for financial compliance of grants, contracts, funding resources, and accounting standards.
• Washington State Budgeting, Account, and Reporting Systems (BARS)
• Regulations and requirements governing the administration of grant funding.
• Grant application processes and documentation
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices
• Office tools and equipment and Microsoft Suite.

• Organization
• Writing
• Project management
• Analysis and research
• Online funding databases

• Perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly.     
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, regarding complex or sensitive issues or regulations.
• Compile and analyze statistics.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
• Utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, analysis, information retrieval and tracking.
•   Meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.) 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Communications, English or related discipline.
Three (3) years of applicable experience in grant writing, grant administration, governmental accounting, fund accounting, or public administration. 
 
  
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  None

Please review the class specification for additional information. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of this class.