Grant Specialist

Tulsa

 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) required

Licensing

None needed

Experience

2+ years of experience. A completed advanced degree may also be substituted in lieu of work experience at the hiring manager’s discretion.

Software

Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS programs. Proficient in Microsoft Word formatting, and Excel.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills, planning, teamwork, decision making, judgment, problem solving and ability to coordinate with other members of a project team.

 

The Grant Specialist is responsible for the following duties:

  • Serves as project manager for all aspects of grant application development, grant management, including performing programmatic grant administration and audit preparations.

  • Ability to organize and write clear, concise technical reports for delivery to customers is essential, with direct authoring of reports is required.

  • Knowledge and experience in Federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC).

  • Knowledge and experience in other Federal grant programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery and/or Mitigation Programs highly desirable.

  • Prepares Benefit Cost Analysis using FEMA BCA Tool.

  • Coordinates with state and Federal agencies for environmental clearance

  • Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances and regulations.

  • Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas related to hazard mitigation, community resilience, emergency management, or related practice areas.

  • Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.

  • Recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement hazard mitigation plan.

  • Knowledge of or experience in community resilience, disaster recovery and knowledge of relevant Federal programs.

  • Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.

  • Coordinates Federal grant opportunities with other departments.

  • Provides guidance on Federal Procurement requirements in compliance with 2 CFR 200.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Candidate must possess an Oklahoma Driver’s License and have reliable transportation to and from work. Out of town work for short periods of time may be required for the position.

Must be willing to relocate to Tulsa or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.