SENIOR GRANTS ANALYST                                                 0718

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class locates sources of federal, state or private assistance and coordinates the preparation of aid programs.  The incumbent may assist County departments, municipalities, private non-profit agencies and elected officials in grant-in-aid research.  Supervision is exercised over  technical and clerical personnel.  General direction is received from administrative supervisors.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Coordinates the preparation of federal, state and private aid programs;

            Supervises a technical staff and clerical personnel engaged in the preparation and research of aid programs;

            Directs the preparation of accurate statistical records and reports on grant-in-aid programs;

            Maintains awareness of all statutory and procedural changes in grant programs;

            Disseminates materials and information pertaining to grants to the appro­priate agencies;

            Organizes and maintains records of federal and state aid applications received and prepared.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to federal and state aid programs; thorough knowledge of the proper administration of government aid programs; good knowledge of statistical research concepts and methods; good knowledge of office practices and procedures; ability to prepare complete and accurate reports and statements of considerable complexity concern­ing federal, state or private grant programs; ability to evaluate the implemen­tation of federal and state aid programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative personnel and government officials; ability to assign and direct personnel in a manner conducive to good performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and con­cisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

            (a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of experience in preparing, researching and/or monitoring grants from state or federal sources; or,

            (b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eight (8) years of experience in preparing, researching and/or monitoring grants from state or federal sources; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

PROMOTIONAL

            One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Grants Analyst.

 

 

 

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COMPETITIVE

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