Public Assistance Grant Supervisor

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month 

• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service 

• Dependent Care FSA 

• FSA and HSA 

• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary 

• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership 

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. 

• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match 

• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. 

• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match 

• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Position Summary

Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating County public assistance grant programs while providing leadership for assigned personnel, fiscal stewardship, strategic planning, grant development, regulatory compliance, and program performance. Oversees the administration of state, federal, and local grant-funded programs that provide direct and indirect assistance, information, prevention, and intervention services to seniors, families, and other eligible community members. Ensures program integrity, regulatory compliance, fiscal sustainability, effective service delivery, achievement of strategic objectives, and accurate reporting of program outcomes. Provides leadership for staff, grant administration, budget development and oversight, data reporting, and continuous program improvement. Serves as a member of the Health and Human Services leadership team, contributing to departmental planning, organizational initiatives, policy development, and continuous improvement efforts.

Pay Rate

The hourly range $33.66 to $38.32 depending on experience, plus partial benefits.

*The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.*

View the full job description here. 

Hiring Manager

Joni Reynolds

[email protected]

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) training, including ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700 within one (1) year of hire, and ICS-300 and ICS-800 within two (2) years of hire. 
• Must successfully pass all required pre-employment and post-offer screenings, including:
• Criminal background investigation
• Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check 
• Motor vehicle record check
• Drug screening (if required by County policy)

Qualifications/Education

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a closely related field. 
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered at the County's discretion. 

Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human services, public assistance, grant administration, program management, public administration, or a related field. 
• Two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience with responsibility for directing staff, managing performance, and overseeing program operations. 
• Experience administering state and/or federally funded grant programs, including grant compliance, budget administration, reporting, and program evaluation, is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and administering grant-funded programs within a local government or public sector environment. 
• Experience preparing successful grant applications and managing multiple funding sources. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is desirable. 
• Experience working with diverse populations and community partners.