Grant Writer

Grant Writer

Salary

$57,365.30 - $71,706.63 Annually

Location

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

U4940-1126

Department

FIRE DEPT GRNT

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Requirements

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: A Bachelors degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, English, Marketing or a related field, and two (2) years of experience writing, developing or administering contracts or grants, including preparation of grant applications, contracts or similar documents.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas class "C" drivers license or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, research, track opportunities, develop and submit grant or similar funding requests to private and governmental sources for City projects and programs.

Typical Duties

Participate in planning and developing grant proposals or similar funding requests to obtain additional funding. Involves: review literature dealing with funds available from private, local, state and federal sources to determine whether requirements for applying for funds are met; confer with personnel affected by proposed programs to establish objectives and develop plans to implement, outline how funds are to be used, discuss program requirements and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding; create and implement opportunities to involve potential corporate and foundation donors; participate in cooperative projects between the department and other organizations; meet with representatives of funding sources to work out final details of proposal. Ensure deadlines are met in providing information to obtain funding. Develop yearly database to track proposals, prepare schedules for timely submittals and preparation. Attend city boards and commissions meetings and stakeholder or other community meetings as it pertains to funding opportunities.

Write grant proposals and participate in monitoring programs and projects. Involves: Monitor grants for compliance with City policies, procedures, Strategic Plan, budget and accounting maintenance and requirements of grantee. Manage all aspects of data entry into state mandated grant management system. Participate in development and maintenance of financial database management system, and analyze information archived and processed to assure quality. Compile and analyze data related to proposed projects; submit applications to funding agencies or foundations upon approval of City Council; observe and evaluate program activities and recommend changes as appropriate; prepare or assist department personnel to prepare periodic reports to comply with grant requirements; manage grant budgets; authorize and initiate payments for services in accordance with contract provisions; maintain accurate records related to grant funded programs.

Perform other duties as required. Involves: substituting, if assigned, for coworkers during temporary absences by performing specified duties and responsibilities sufficient to maintain continuity to normal operations; research and prepare promotional or other program material; keep abreast of current developments in the field.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher, in Business or Public Administration, English, Marketing or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience writing, developing or administering contracts and grants, including preparation of grant applications, contracts or similar documents?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid USA drivers license? If so, what type of drivers license do you have?

• Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
• No, I do not have a valid drivers license.

04

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

• Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
• No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
• N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

05

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

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Employer City of El Paso

Address 300 N. Campbell

El Paso, Texas, 79901

Phone 915-212-0045

Website http://www.elpasotexas.gov