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Prepares, administers, and coordinates all grant information. Writes all grant applications in order to successfully secure new and renewal funding for Public Safety services and programs and prepares financial reports. Performs other general administrative, accounting, and budget work as needed. Position reports to the Director of Public Safety.\nEssential Job Functions\nResearches grant opportunities (e.g. facility improvements, professional development, training, equipment, apparatus, etc.) for the purpose of developing additional funding resources for both current and proposed services, programs and administrative operations as well as serving as a clearinghouse for potential grant funding opportunities.\nCoordinates project activities; prepares and processes grant requests and proposals, grant budgets, finance reports letters, correspondence, presentation materials, and manuscripts; maintains funding opportunity databases, activity tracking system, and related confidential files to ensure compliance with state, local and federal guidelines.\nMaintains comprehensive knowledge of particular areas involved in identifying and soliciting grants; may collaborate with various internal and external departments.\nCommunicates with State, Federal, and other grant resources; monitors publications and newspapers for new sources of grant money; makes changes in grant reporting. Establishes and maintains personal contact with Chiefs and Administrative Officers from Fire-Rescue-EMS Departments and other Public Safety entities.\nAnswers questions and provides accounting and grant advice and direction. Develops forms, processes, procedures, and policies for the purpose of implementing a consistent grant application methodology.\nMonitors and maintains the financial management of grants (e.g. budget preparation, budget adjustments, expenditures, etc.) for the purpose of complying with all program and funding guidelines of awarding organizations.\nParticipates in and leads, if appropriate, meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying, sharing, and/or gathering information required to perform functions.\nWorks closely with staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals; interacts with constituencies involved in grant-funding activities; serves as liaison to Finance and Budget.\nPrepares and submits an audit on an annual basis to the County Commissioners of Calvert County and the individual Fire-Rescue-EMS Department(s).\nPerforms other administrative, accounting, budget and related work as needed within the department.\nCoordinates with Finance and Budget and Procurement to ensure procurement process is followed and bids are completed where necessary.\nCoordinates grant requests for approval with the County Commissioners of Calvert County.\nLearns and understands the New World Software regarding Fire-Rescue-EMS response statistical recordkeeping software in order to provide statistics for grant applications.\nAssists with annual budget process, requisition processing, and invoice payments for the Department of Public Safety.\nAssists with daily administrative duties, answering the telephone, greeting visitors, filing, etc.\nOther Duties\nPerforms related work as required.\nKnowledge, Abilities and Skills (These are pre-employment KASs that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)\nKnowledge of--\nAccounting principles and practices as applied to accounting and fiscal reporting for public agencies.\nThe availability of grants, grant accounting practices, and grant application processes, practices, principles, and procedures.\nModern office procedures and practices including operation of calculators and computers.\nAbility to--\nDetermine eligibility for a variety of grant proposals.\nWrite high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents.\nSecure grant funds and obtain new sources of funds.\nMaintain accurate financial reports and statistical records.\nDemonstrate proficiency in researching, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data.\nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.\nCommunicate effectively orally and in writing.\nRequired Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledges, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)\nTraining and/or Education:\nBachelor’s degree in English, communications, business, statistical research, business writing, or related field.\nExperience:\nTwo years grant writing experience.\nLicenses or Certificates:\nValid driver’s license.\nSpecial Requirements:\nOperation of County owned vehicle.\nPhysical Demands:\nRequires ordinary physical effort to sit, walk, stand, bend, reach, or to carry light items.\nUnusual Demands:\nMay be required to attend evening meetings and local, state, and regional seminars and conferences.\nFLSA Status:\nNonexempt\nCompensation Steps:\nPay rate: $30.60 - $35.08 per hour; $55,692 - $63,846 annually\nGrade 721, full-time position, 35 hours per week\nDepartment of Public Safety\nPosition closing date: December 3, 2026\nPlease Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 3, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on December 4th.\nThis position allows for telework, meaning the employee may be able to work from home or another offsite location for part of the workweek, but they are still required to come into the office regularly. This arrangement is at the supervisor's discretion and may change based on business needs.\nCalvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:\n15 days of sick leave\n10 days of annual leave\n5 days of personal leave\n13 paid holidays *14 in an election year\nDefined Contribution Plan\n457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nFlexible spending accounts\nUp to 80% tuition reimbursement\nGym membership discounts\nPlease Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.\nCalvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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