Salary: $8,145.00 Monthly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-13074
Department: Department of Management
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Description Plans, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Grants Management Division or a major functional branch in the Department of Management, including overseeing and coordinating a monitoring system to ensure compliance with State and County regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements; supervises the work of program specialists and clerical staff; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to act as the head of the Grants Management Division or a major functional branch in the Department of Management, including planning, coordinating and supervising the activities of the division or branch and supervising the work of division or branch program specialists and clerical staff.
Examples of Duties The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
- Develops and monitors budget, program objectives, goals and long range plans for the Grants Management Division;
- Develops and maintains procedures and performance standards for the program;
- Provides direction, technical assistance, program information and recommendations to the Grants Review Committee;
- Provides direction, technical assistance, and orientation to private non-profit agencies in the grants process;
- Supervises and coordinates a monitoring system to ensure compliance with various regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements;
- Meets and confers with the Grants Review Committee and the Mayor to recommend and finalize proposal selections;
- Prepares and conducts presentations to the County Council on proposed projects for funding;
- Supervises and participates in the preparation and development of all grant applications; oversees the development of contract agreements with grant recipients ensuring that projects will be in compliance with State and County regulations and funds are utilized appropriately;
- Ensures that required periodic reports are compiled and submitted within established deadlines and ensures that all financial accounts for each program and project year are reconciled;
- Supervises the maintenance of expenditure control ledgers and other financial records required for the control of fiscal operations of the Grants Management program.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting, business or public administration, economics, sociology, or a related field, and five years of progressively responsible professional, administrative or analytical work experience, three of which must have involved monitoring, evaluating and/or administering grants.
License Requirement: Valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision, State and County laws, rules regulations, policies and procedures applicable to social service, cultural arts, community development and related programs; research methods and statistical procedures; statutory, regulatory and participatory requirements associated with grants; sources of information relating to grants; report writing; public relations.
Ability to: plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinates; read, comprehend, interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures; develop and implement operational policies and procedures; organize, plan, coordinate, implement and monitor projects; make effective decisions and recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; present ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, orally and in writing.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting, business or public administration, economics, sociology, or a related field?Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of an official college transcript.
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Did you attach a copy of your college degree stating the field of study or a copy of your official college transcript? It is important for you to attach a copy of your diploma or official transcripts for consideration.
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Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible professional, administrative or analytical work experience, three (3) of which have involved monitoring, evaluating and/or administering grants? Please ensure your related experience is listed on your application. ("See resume" is not acceptable)
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If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) did you gain this experience. ("See resume" is not acceptable)
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This position requires the possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3). Do you possess a valid driver's license?)
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