Grant Writer- Zero Emissions Vehicles

PAPE' KENWORTH - SACRAMENTO, CA

GRANT WRITER - ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLES:

Do you have experience with grants? Are you driven to win? Do you like creating your own success and results? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you! Pape' Kenworth, the premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is looking for a highly dedicated and motivated Grant Writer that will focus on zero emissions vehicles.

At Pape', you can count on us to heavily invest in your career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As our Grant Writer, you will direct, plan, organize, and oversee the Grants and Capital Program to support Pape' customers with the purchase of medium and heavy-duty Zero Emissions Vehicles. You will accomplish this by carrying out grant applications, grant reporting, grant compliance monitoring, and completing appropriate internal record keeping.

You will ensure there is timely administration and management of all federal, state, and local grants. This includes providing timely tracking, analysis, application, funding strategy, and reporting of grant funding opportunities. Additionally, you will coordinate the application process with the appropriate Pape' ZEV Territory Manager, and coordinate project funding efforts with intergovernmental agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, and ensure compliance with all funding requirements.

This position will serve all Pape' Kenworth locations on the west coast in CA, NV, OR, WA & AK. Candidates would ideally be located in the Sacramento, CA area, but remote work can be accommodated.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• 7 or more years of experience in grant management, grant writing, accounting, finance and/or capital project management, cost analysis, capital accounting, grants accounting, and/or project controls.
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Driver's License with a good driving record.

Starting Compensation: $130,000-$150,000/yr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape':

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including -401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays - Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 24 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement- Pape' is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation- Pape' is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 150 locations, over 4,300 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape' is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment- We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact- Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training- You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape' Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)