Grant Compliance Officer/ Planning Specialist

Position Summary: This is a mid-level, professional and administrative position involving formulating, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting responsibilities regarding state and federal grants. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related area; or 2 years of experience in grant administration or planning. Intermediate computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word Proficiency in written and oral communication skills Must be able to work well independently and with teams Strong interpersonal skills and public speaking skills Work experience in public and community engagement Valid Driver’s License and Vehicle Insurance based on Georgia Law Qualifications Desired: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related area Planning Essential Functions and responsibilities: Assist in the coordination of all subrecipient grant application processes Prepares grant agreements; prepares Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reports and submits annual applications to HUD. Maintain knowledge of applicable rules and regulations pertaining to specific grant programs Conduct research to develop the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Amendments, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports [CAPER], and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing [AI] Report. Facilitate public meetings and conduct community outreach to include Fair Housing Workshops, Subrecipient Workshops, and General Public Meetings/Workshops Maintain records of Board of Commissioners action on plans, proposals, and amendments. Prepare agenda items, public notices, PowerPoint Presentation, and marketing advertisements in compliance with grant regulations. Maintain complete and accurate records on all grant planning activities for regulatory compliance. Coordinate community awareness activities including ground breakings, dedications, CDBG Week, Fair Housing Week, etc. Nonessential Functions: Participation in local planning forums. Perform other related duties as assigned. Success Factors/ job competencies: Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines with meticulous attention to detail and high-level accuracy both individually and in a team setting. Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Database Management. Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements and regulations. Be Accountable for Performance: Actively show responsibility, reliability, and trustworthiness. Ensures work and information are complete and accurate. Admits mistakes and looks for ways to improve. Maintains a high level of professionalism Maintains excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong Team Player Communicates effectively both orally and in writing in a clear and concise and understandable manner to intended audiences. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines. Adhere to WFN’s Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook, including dress code Physical Demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal Travel: 5-20% local travel in Metro Atlanta, less than 5% overnight Performance standards: Quarterly performance appraisal Attainment of quarterly goals established between Deputy Director and incumbent Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $24.03 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Application Question(s): What is your required salary? Experience: Technical writing: 3 years (Preferred) Grant writing: 3 years (Preferred) Public speaking: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person