ANALYST GRANT APPLICATIONS DEFINITION:
Under direction, analyzes applications for grants submitted by departments of the jurisdiction to determine whether the grant requested is consistent with the needs and priorities of the jurisdiction; does other related work.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Reviews proposed applications of grants by agencies of the jurisdictions.
Collects pertinent information to determine whether jurisdiction is in need of materials or services to be supplied under the grant.
Determines priorities to be accorded various grants based upon established policies.
Discusses with officials of the jurisdiction impact of proposed programs on existing structure.
Notifies agencies of jurisdiction on whose departments grant will impinge and solicits their recommendations.
Provides recommendations to governing body.
Notifies applying agency of decision of governing body.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience in the review, analysis, and evaluation of the operations of business or governmental organizations.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE:"Professional experience refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the social needs and resources of the local community and state, and of the social problems of the community.
Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of federal, state and local governments.
Knowledge of the methods involved in obtaining federal, state, and private financial aid.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials.
Ability to evaluate program and procedures.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and in making determinations.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
