The City of Richmond, Department of Public Works is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Grant Writer within the Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility Division. This Grant Writer will be responsible for identifying grant opportunities, and developing, preparing, and submitting grant applications in a coordinated and proactive manner. The selected candidate must have excellent research and communication skills and be able to clearly communicate in both written and verbal communication, especially in grant proposals. 

Duties include but are not limited to 

• Writing, editing, and submitting grant requests. 
• Collecting and analyzing data, internet searches, and other relevant options relating to grant opportunities.
• Assisting department administration with requests for special fund program funding. 
• Completing and processing required special fund reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) and documentation retention. 
• Analyzing and verifying monthly lead schedule of expenses/revenue for Departmental Special Funds. 
• Preparing Journal Voucher and other adjustment documents Reviewing and analyzing transactions in the general ledger relating to special funds
• Researching account discrepancies and reconciliations relating to special funds Collaborating with grant professionals to manage the preparation of grant funding proposals, budget development, submission, and monitoring of pending applications; and will provide high-level administrative support in the setup of restricted/unrestricted accounts. 
• Serving as point of contact on grant matters, subcontracts and other agreements for the development of assigned award applications. 
• Monitoring Proposal Status. 
• Analyzing Notice of Awards (NOAs) to verify accuracy of award and obligated amounts against primary award records; adhering to funded proposal budgets, computer-tracking codes and specific agency regulations. 
• Initiating reports, ensuring compliance requirements have been met, and reviewing all finalized report documents. 
• Assisting supervisor with various division tasks. 

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses 

• Considerable knowledge of department of focus; computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite; basic accounting; grant management; nonprofit fundraising, project research, and grant writing.
• English language including the meaning and spelling of words, composition, and grammar; ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and legislative processes; principles for providing excellent customer service, including meeting quality standards for services and customer satisfaction. 
• Demonstrated skill analyzing complex issues; building budgets; analyzing and reporting of financial data; communicating with various internal and external departments; drafting and revising documents; interpreting federal and foundation grant guidelines; managing programs; communicating verbally and in writing. 
• Demonstrated ability adapting; making important decisions; multi-tasking; problem solving; working in teams; managing multiple priorities and deadlines. 

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or field related to assignment 
• One year of journey-level professional experience in grants, fundraising, commercial/business proposal development, or a grant related field such as grants management 
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
• Proficient in usage of Microsoft Office. 
• Knowledge and usage of local, state and federal grant reporting systems.