Public Works/Engineering - Jr Grant Writer

Salary: $51,503.00 - $92,705.00 Annually
Location : Public Works - Engineering, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 07953
Department: PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING - STORMWATER
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 2/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Function
The purpose of the class is to seek and acquiring local, state, federal, corporate, and foundation grants and other external funding to assist the Department of Public Works in its strategic plan goals. Performs duties under the general supervision of the Public Works Administrator, City Engineer or their designee.
Minimum Requirements

• Two (2) years of undergraduate study in English, Technical Writing or related field required.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in English, Technical Writing or a related field is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in writing proposals or reports, preparing analysis of research or related duties.
• Experience in the preparation of federal, state and local government grant proposals is preferred.
• Experience in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently and effectively across departments, handling multiple projects, and under the pressure of deadlines for grant opportunities.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Benefits Overview

• The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
• -Health insurance
• -Dental insurance
• -Vision insurance
• -Reimbursement accounts
• Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
  The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
• Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
  
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  
• The eleven paid holidays each year include:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
  
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
  
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in English, Technical Writing or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02
I have two (2) years of undergraduate study in English, Technical Writing or a related field.

• Yes
• No

03
I have one (1) year of experience in writing proposals or reports, preparing analysis of research or related duties.

• Yes
• No

04
Are you proficient with MS Office software, to include Word and Excel?

• Yes
• No

05
This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
06
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

07
I have demonstrated excellence in writing and editing and am highly organized and detail oriented.

• Yes
• No

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