
location_onBaca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Employees at Bernalillo County team up to build a high quality of life for residents, communities, and businesses. The organization fosters a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging with a strong focus on work-life balance. The County offers thoughtful rewards including generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote and flex-work options, longevity pay, education assistance, health benefits, and a lucrative retirement plan.
The Department of Behavioral Health administers and coordinates grant-related activities that support the department's strategic and operational goals. This includes grant research, compliance, reporting, monitoring, and financial tracking. The department emphasizes post-award grant management and interagency collaboration, working to ensure the successful implementation and oversight of grant-funded initiatives.
The Grant Administrator serves as a central liaison for grant activities, coordinating application reviews, writing, research, and documentation to support the department's mission. This role is designed to establish effective methods, systems, metrics, and processes for grant administration that align with department priorities. You will collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders to build a strong support base for grant writing and research. The position involves serving on various internal and external committees, facilitating quarterly grant review meetings, and providing technical assistance and training to grant personnel. As the point of contact for federal government databases and the manager of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), you will ensure all grant applications are fiscally responsive and filed accurately and on time.
The offer of this position requires compliance with specific screening and safety guidelines. Successful candidates must complete a post-offer employment medical examination, adhere to all County safety guidelines, and complete assigned FEMA training. A valid New Mexico driver's license is required by the date of hire. Additionally, pursuant to the Criminal History Screening for Caregivers Act, new hires at the MATS facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening.
Bernalillo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.
Work model: On-site
Skills: Grant Administration, Grant Writing, Grant Research, Grant Compliance, Grant Reporting, Grant Monitoring, Financial Tracking, Grant Applications, Grant Proposals, Omb Circulars.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master's degree and experience in Criminology preferred for Behavioral Health positions.
Baca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Master's degree and experience in Criminology.
Bernalillo County, a government administration entity founded in 1852, serves New Mexico’s most populous region, encompassing over 676,000 residents. Located in Albuquerque, the county spans 1,167 square miles and operates under a five-member Board of County Commissioners. As New Mexico’s largest county by population, it balances urban and rural landscapes, including the Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande Valley.\n\nServing as a key economic and cultural center in the state, Bernalillo County supports core industries such as space technology, directed energy, smart community technologies, and film and digital media. The county prioritizes economic growth, job creation, and community development to foster sustainable opportunities for residents and businesses.\n\nHeadquartered in Albuquerque, the county provides essential services and resources through bernco.gov, connecting stakeholders to government programs and initiatives that drive regional progress.
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