Participates in the oversight and management of grants and special funds; identifies and researches grant funding opportunities and partnerships; researches and writes grant proposals; performs a variety of technical support and administrative duties in the preparation, maintenance, tracking, and reporting of department grants and loans; ensures compliance with federal, state, and funding agency requirements and applicable laws, and regulations; supports Finance with compiling information requested for annual grant audits; prepares and submits required grant documentation; maintains grant files and reports. Serves as liaison to employees, public officials, public and private organizations, community groups, and other entities; provides information and assistance to the policy-making officials and the public regarding assigned programs and services; receives and responds to customer inquiries, complaints, and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; reviews problems and recommends corrective actions; compiles responsive documents for subpoenas and requests for public records.