Planner III - Human Services Grants Planner

Job Posting

The County of Volusia is seeking a professional and highly experienced customer service driven individual to join the Grants Activity of the Community Assistance Division team as a Planner III, working title Human Services Grants Planner. The position will be responsible for implementing various human services related to federal, state, and local grant program activities and may be responsible for supervising employees. Specifically, the position will be directly responsible for planning and oversight of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP), and Children and Families Advisory Board program (CFAB).

This is highly responsible administrative work and may complete, supervise, implement, coordinate, monitor, and establish goals and objectives for the planning and grant programs of Community Assistance – specifically human services grants. Additional responsibilities include: analysis of community needs, demographic, census, geographic and other data to make estimates and projections of gaps of services or community needs; ensure compliance with federal and state grant regulations and requirements; development and management of complicated budget documents to ensure compliance with grant related set-aside categories, commitment requirements, and expenditure deadlines; supervision of program staff to ensure project completion; and, liaison to applicable advisory boards.

Eight (8) years of experience in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Planning preferred and progressively responsible work in the administration of grant and/or community service programs or related experience. OR Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Planning preferred and four (4) years progressively responsible work in the administration of grant and/or community service programs or related experience. A comparable amount of education, training or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire.

Knowledge of various federal and state grant regulations, i.e. CSBG, LIHEAP. Knowledge of fiscal management and budgetary control. Ability to develop programs and plans that benefit low/moderate income families. Ability to plan and direct the development of comprehensive applications and programs. Ability to work with community organizations, social service agencies, citizen advisory boards, non-profit organizations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, state and federal officials. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals. Ability to respond to emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Ability to interact effectively with others. Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals and manuals; financial reports, letters, memos, abstracts, instructions; legal documents, ordinances and statutes. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to write reports, financial reports, memos, letters, manuals, instructions and procedures. Ability to speak publicly; conversant in theory and practices of discipline; persuasive speaking. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry a minimum of 10 pounds. Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods and operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement. Ability to speak, hear, and see. Environmental Demands: Generally inside work.

Volusia County is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.