Grant Writer & Administrator

About the role

The Town of Groton, Connecticut seeks an experienced Grant Writer & Administrator to lead grant creation, management, and compliance within the Department of Planning, Development, & Public Works. Initial priorities will focus on the sustainability and resiliency, stormwater, and other public works infrastructure opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identifies funding opportunities in line with goals and objectives of the Town, determining feasibility.
• Serves as a source of information and technical assistance to departments and stakeholders for new grants.
• Prepares and/or facilitates grant applications and proposals by writing, reviewing, and editing documents for a variety of grant sources, including federal, state, local, and private.
• Responsible for ongoing grant management including evaluation, detailed reporting, and fiscal management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, English, Business Administration, Nonprofit management, Finance, Urban Planning or related field, and minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in the creation, submission, and management and administration of grants.
• Possess knowledge of local, state, and federal grant guidelines and regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrable experience applying the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to grant-funded projects, specifically 2 CFR 200, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” and regulations related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Davis Bacon Act.

Skills

• Written and oral communication skills.
• Independent research skills.
• Technical report preparation.
• Ability to analyze and compile technical and statistical information.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal grant guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage work output and deadlines, prioritizing multiple projects.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Initial salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week