<p>The Grants Compliance Analyst is responsible for compliance of grant funding from federal and state agencies and in support of programs and services provided by or on behalf of Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.   Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.</p> <ul> <li>Establishes and maintains processes and procedures to identify and assess grant programs, assists the Grant Writer with funding opportunities and collaborates with and leverages community partners and other governmental agencies. </li><li>Coordinates with Financial Services, State and Federal granting agencies to ensure grant accounting and financial reporting is consistent with governmental accounting standards. </li><li>Analyzes data to determine project/grant program effectiveness and to facilitate implementing project adjustments; reviews and acts on management, administrative and operational issues; monitors compliance with project/grant requirements. </li><li>Uses a centralized grants management, tracking and reporting system to provide information and underlying detail to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator and County departments and agencies to monitor grant applications, drawdowns, reporting and performance activities for all grant programs managed under the Board. </li><li>Provides direction in the establishment of grant oversight/monitoring programs that provides support and guidance to department's financial and program staffs in the management of grant programs to ensure controls and systems are in place to assure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts. </li><li>Oversees and works with staff in various departments to ensure programs are implemented in the most efficient and effective method for proper data collection, accurate and timely reporting and to ensure delivery of required outcomes. </li><li>Acts as the County's liaison and coordinates with Senior Level Management and external agencies to ensure efficient flow of communication and services; includes site visits as necessary. </li><li>Interprets and explains applicable grant and/or program regulations, requirements, and procedures. Provides periodic training to keep department staff current with requirements. </li><li>Assist, coordinate and monitor programmatic compliance of grant programs to departments and consultants. </li><li>Reviews bid documents for special and supplemental conditions that are required for the specific grant funds being used for procurement solicitations. </li><li>In case of emergency or crisis (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform recovery duties as assigned by immediate supervisor to assist FEMA and EM. </li></ul> <p>Emergency Response </p> <p>County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university is preferred. </li><li>Four (4) years documented experience in grant compliance administration with a bachelor's degree is preferred.  </li><li>Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) preferred. </li></ul> <p>A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion. </p> <p>Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations</p> <ul> <li>Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and be insurable by current insurance carrier. </li><li>Complete necessary certifications for NIMS compliance. </li></ul> <p>A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.</p> <p>Required Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of current government and grant budget principles, practices and accounting and reporting procedures, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). </li><li>Knowledge of the functions, organization, and administration of federal, state, and local governmental organizations. </li><li>Knowledge of Grant statutes, regulations, rules, and compliance requirements including FEMA, Davis-Bacon, and Uniform Guidance. </li><li>Knowledge of grant management automated applications and programs, their use in capturing and managing information and in reporting and the development of real-time dashboards and compliance programs. </li><li>Ability to analyze a variety of grant problems, to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to influence actions/behaviors by staff in other departments, agencies, and consultants. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co- workers, user Departments, officials, and suppliers and have strong </li></ul> <p>leadership skills and be able to work independently.</p> <ul> <li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Use of fingers, good near vision and distant vision (with or without correction) and good hearing (with or without hearing aid). Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel to other sites, departments, and offices on different floors and / or buildings. </li></ul> <p>Environmental Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Work is performed primarily in an office environment working closely with others in occasional noisy office conditions, including computer and printer noises. </li></ul> <p>Grade: 11</p> <ul> <li>Veterans Preference Position, must be minimally qualified* </li></ul> <p>Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.</p> <p>Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.</p> <p>Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.</p>