Grant Writer

Salary: $73,481.62 Annually Location : City of Miami, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 1339-20241104-SUPP2 Department:

Office of Grant Administration Opening Date: 11/04/2024 Closing Date: 11/15/2024 5:00 PM Eastern An Equal Opportunity Employer Nature of Work THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT. APPLICANTS WHO RECENTLY APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED ELIGIBLE DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WHO RECENTLY APPLIED BUT WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY BY THE CLOSING DATE. This is responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, writing, and developing various public and private grant opportunities in an effort to generate new grant-funding sources and revenues for the City of Miami.

An employee in this position is expected to meet with staff from federal, state, and local agencies as part of the advocacy and negotiation process. This position works with other City departments to plan, organize, and coordinate the writing of their specific grant applications. The position will be guided by and report to the Director or other senior level staff members in this endeavor.

This job is not routine, clerical, or ministerial in nature and requires using independent judgment. Essential Functions Researches, monitors, identifies, and reviews grant opportunities from federal and non-federal entities that align with City priorities. Coordinates the grant process by working with internal and external stakeholders to solicit, gather and assemble materials (budgets, graphics, program outcomes, etc.) and submits applications by deadline.

Disseminates information to the appropriate staff as it relates to upcoming funding opportunities and funder requirements. Initiates, facilitates, and coordinates action steps in preparing and writing of grants to ensure proposal aligns with funder requirements. Implements, drafts, refines, and edits grant applications.

Writes high-quality grant proposal narratives, budgets, applications and supporting documents in collaboration with department, program managers and City staff. Draft compelling grant proposals ensuring adherence to guidelines and regulations. Maintains records and prepares reports related to submitted proposals and awarded grants.

Performs other related work as required. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree with two (2) years experience in grant writing. Previous experience writing grants for federal solicitationsis desired

Master's degree preferred. A valid

Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.

Documentation Requirements Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF: Proof of education in the form of Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.

If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted.

Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.

Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: •An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR •A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR •A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR •A recognized Professional Organization For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified.

Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference. Form VP1:

VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE Selection Preference for City Residents:

In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview: A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.

C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission D. Properly executed valid lease agreement E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission F.

Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others. OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE An Equal Opportunity Employer Medical Insurance Dental Comprehensive Vision Pre-Paid Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, (eligible for enrollment after completing 90-day waiting period) Paid Leave (Vacation, Ill time, holidays, bereavement) Life Insurance Defined benefit pension plan Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance.

Tuition reimbursement Note: Benefits subject to change. 01 Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your proof of education or a foreign credential evaluation which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.

Yes No 02 Have you attached a copy of your valid driver's (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E license? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.

Yes No Required Question