Grants Coordinator - Police

Salary:

$70,993.50 - $88,741.88

Job Details:

Under general supervision, the Grants Coordinator-Police, will identify funding sources to support existing and planned City priorities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. This position is responsible for identifying, developing, and submitting grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. In addition to developing and managing police-related grants, the role will collaborate with other City departments to pursue and manage a wide range of funding opportunities that align with broader City goals.

• Federal
• State
• Local
• Private sources
Funding partnerships

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• Perform comprehensive overall management of criminal justice grant programs assigned to the City of Arlington such as:

• Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program
• COPS program
• Federal Department of Justice
• Criminal Justice Division (CJD) state grant program

• Perform overall comprehensive project management and contract management of grant funded administrative projects; including but not limited to:

• Coordinate the process for notification of funding availability.
• The bidding process.
Award of state and federal funding.

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• Coordinate plan development including but not limited to:

• Grant applications.
• Project implementation processes with multiple City Departments and outside organizations.

• Oversee planning functions related to the preparation of key criminal justice data sets, in accordance with applicable federal regulations and City approved policy.
• Perform the tasks associated with including but not limited to:

• The strong neighborhood initiative.
• Our Community, Our Kids.
The Gang Reduction Strategy.

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• Develop staff reports, resolutions, and presentations for City Council and Committees; and represent the City at community meetings.
  

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor program budgets as it relates to the department budget considering applicable federal laws related to same.
• Make effective formal presentations to large and small groups.
• Research information using the web and other sources.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate grant requirements of a variety of sources, program objectives, budgets, reporting requirements, and performance measures with staff, City Council, and sub-grantees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Skill in effectively communicating with contractors, non-profits, clients, and co-workers
• Skill in creating written documents, correspondence, reports, brochures, graphs, charts and present information in a concise. professional, meaningful presentation to community groups, the general public and City officials, etc.
• Ability to build effective relationships with state and federal officials, industry groups, local non- profits and other community partners.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret financial statements of a variety of business types and structures
• Ability to analyze statistical reports. budgets, plans and research documents to ensure compliance with grant funded programs.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements, federal regulations, guidebooks and other reference materials Ability to accurately perform basic and intermediate mathematical functions and formulas
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to clearly, and effectively communicate orally and in writing with persons from varied socio economic, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and make the discrimination in sounds. Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, sorting, seeing, and sitting. Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
• Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
• Skill with organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
• Ability to work independently under general instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
• Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ability to work within a set schedule.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, English, Journalism, Communications, Criminal Justice or related field.
• 3 years of successful grant writing experience including but not limited to:

• Prospect research, sourcing, developing, and writing
Submitting successful private, federal, and state government grant proposals.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.