Grant Writer Job at Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in Chicago

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Under general supervision, researches and completes applications for alternative funding for District projects such as capital improvement projects.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

1. Investigates alternative funding sources for compatibility with upcoming projects, sometimes in conjunction with partnering agencies.
2. Researches grant opportunities to ensure District eligibility and appropriate fit of funding source with District’s goals; matches upcoming District projects with potential funding sources.
3. Completes technical grant applications for submission as directed.
4. Notifies partnering agencies of potential funding opportunities.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment including computers.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Basic knowledge of the District’s mission and directions.
2. Basic knowledge of relevant federal, state and local agencies and their funding opportunities such as FEMA, EPA, USACE, IEPA, IEMA and Cook County.
3. Skill in writing and editing technical written materials.
4. Ability to understand complex written materials included in complex engineering projects.
5. Ability to perform effective research using computers or other means.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in business or public administration, urban planning or a related field.

Substitution

Professional experience in grant writing or technical writing activities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Professional certification as a grant writer may be substituted for one year of the required education.

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