Department: Planning
Location: Northfield
Hours: 40 hours/week
Union/Mgmt: Mgmt
NJCSC Test Required: Yes
Grant Funded: No
Definition
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official, participates in the review and administration of various contracts and/or grants; provides technical assistance in the areas of contract and/or grant preparation, monitoring and/or evaluation; provides recommendations for contract/grant approval to supervisory staff; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Requirements
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience involving contract/grant work, project financing, construction management, fiscal administration, social service administration, and/or budget and management operations of a government or business entity, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
OR
Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
OR
Possession of a masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration or Social Work (with concentrations in Health, Administration, or Social Policy); and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to ones own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
Atlantic County offers its residents an outstanding quality of life with 14 miles of coastline beaches, 18 passive and non-passive county recreation facilities including a 7.5 mile bikeway, park trails, historic ruins, canoeing and camping.
Atlantic County also offers world class dining and entertainment, multiple casino resorts, arts and cultural opportunities, a growing number of wineries, breweries and distilleries, wildlife refuges and championship golf courses.
Atlantic County is undergoing growth in the area of higher education providing for MBA, MPA and physical therapy pursuits.
Atlantic County government values the diversity of our workforce and intends to provide a working environment that enhances and supports each employee’s ability to contribute to the achievement of personal objectives and the goals of Atlantic County.
Atlantic County government has earned a well-deserved reputation for the dedication and professionalism of our employees. Our workforce takes very seriously its responsibility to provide for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Atlantic County.