Grants Technician

Company: Suffolk County
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs a variety of entry level grant-in-aide research duties pertaining to the collection and analysis of grant data. The incumbent works closely with professional supervisors in learning all aspects of work, but may function with limited independence on the more routine tasks as familiarity is gained. Work is subject to review through frequent conferences and observation. Does related work as required. Key Elements Of The Role : Assists in grant-in-aide research by gathering background data and preparing brief reports and synopses of information collected; Prepares illustrative graphs, tables and maps; and compiles data to outline the results of particular studies; Helps maintain clear and concise records on federal and state grants received and on applications prepared; Assists in preparing status reports on grant programs; Assists in performing research on the impact of proposed regulations and/or legislation on municipal activities; Assists in providing information to County departments, municipalities, private non-profit agencies and elected officials on grant-in-aid programs. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. Salary: $45,362 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE EITHER: (a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree; OR (b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in preparing, researching and/or monitoring grants from state or federal sources; OR (c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) . This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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