Grants Administrator II chez Missoula County, MT

About the Department

This is a part-time 32 hours per week opportunity with many benefits!   As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $27.87 - $31.54 per hour, DOE.
 
The Grants and Community Resources Department is seeking a GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR II to join their team. This position develops and administers grant programs and related contracts in assigned areas for the Grants and Community Resources Department. 

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. 

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Position Duties

Research grant opportunities, solicits proposals, prepares and submits grant applications.  Prepares forms and budgets, performs financial analysis for credit analysis or matching fund requirements, reviews, prepares and implements necessary documents for grant application and grant awards. Administers grants received by the local government including  Receives and disburses funds; establishes and maintains accurate records; prepares periodic financial and performance reports; ensures compliance with all applicable rules and regulations; and monitors project/program progress. Prepares loan agreements; prepares requests for proposals, bid documents and conducts bid openings; conducts site inspections or program audits. Acts as the local government liaison to grantees and contract holders.   Prepares and manages contract agreements and establishes program parameters and performance standards. Conducts community needs assessments.  Conducts research, prepares analyses as needed, assists in the development of program and policy recommendations for the local government’s consideration. Coordinates or participates in special projects; Explores specific issues; responds to identified needs; proposes public policy; develops new programs; or enhances coordination of existing services. Engages with federal, state and local governments, community organizations and public forums and to examine issues, develop programs and plan services.  Facilitates meetings for the collaboration of a variety of interests. Provides education and technical assistance as needed to local government officials, outside agencies, community-based organizations and individual applicants seeking assistance. Assists with the preparation of program budgets as part of the local government budget and generation of accounting records with regard to grant programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in public administration, a social science, or other liberal arts field demanding excellent writing and analytic skills.

• Requires three years of experience with any combination of: proposal writing, research, budget management, community outreach, project development, project management, project evaluation, and grants preparation and administration.  

Other Qualifications

The work is commonly performed in an office setting.  Requires occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs.). Requires occasional field site inspections involving walking over rough, uneven terrain.   Requires occasional out-of-town travel to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.  
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.