Job Description Grant Writer $59,541.00 - $89,313.00 DOE* *All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer. "Working for the Sheriff's Office has been absolutely wonderful. I have had a great support system from my direct peers and leaders along with others in the department as we are working in a team environment. We work together as one to make a difference and display positive example to all.” - Current Civilian JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the identification, coordination and preparation of grant proposals to various entities including but not limited to federal, state and local governments, foundations, corporations and non-profit organizations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Language, Communication, Business Administration or Public Administration; plus four (4) years of directly related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Coordinate, write, and submit grant applications. + Research and identify new grant funding opportunities and approaches. + Perform various general grant administration functions such as budget amendments, plan change, program evaluation etc. + Process and maintain grants agreements, awards and amendments documentations. + Communicate grant timeframe, milestones, and reporting schedules to appropriate grantees. + Work with programs to gather data for reports and ensure that proper records are maintained. + Develop, in conjunction with the Department Administration, grant administration policies and procedures in accordance with state, local and federal regulations. + Coordinate general information and reporting on all grants applied or awarded + Assist with development of grant budgets. + Perform data entry into the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for preparation of the single audit. + Performs grant related purchasing functions that involve processing purchase requests, verifying invoices, processing payments to vendors, maintaining documentation, and assisting other staff with purchasing activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Knowledge of: + Grant writing including but not limited to local and state government grants, federal funding requests, and funding requests to private, corporations and non-profit organizations. Accounting, budget management and fiscal principles and methods + General office procedures and methods + Communication principles, methods and techniques Skills and Abilities to: + Maintain strict confidentiality + Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other related office and professional software as required. + Excellent written, verbal, organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills. + Ability to analyze and systematically complies technical and statistical information to prepare reports and correspondence. + Skilled at planning, prioritizing, organizing and following through. + Experienced in policy and procedure review. + Strong customer service focus. Additional Information Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Requisition ID2025-38331 Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date6 days ago(2/24/2025 11:33 AM) SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Sheriff Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Location : Address2001 S STATE ST Location : Postal Code84190-1430 Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit) Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date3/11/2025 Grade015