GRANT SPECIALIST

Job description

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) provides leadership by developing, promoting, and coordinating programs that influence public and private policy by increasing public awareness of highway safety issues. GRANT SPECIALIST Job Location: 1700 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007: Posting Details: Salary: $61,000 Grade: 19: This position will close on Friday May 29, 2026 Job Summary: This Grants Project Specialist coordinates several grants for the agency. The agency administers highway safety funds for the state on behalf of the governor. Typical grants that the position administers range from 20-30 agencies (police departments, sheriff's, non-profits, other governmental agencies) covering anywhere from 20-50 grants across multiple program areas and covering upwards of a few million dollars. This position ensures that funding is being spent appropriately (only on contracted items) and in a timely fashion (within the time parameters set in the contract). Done through frequent monitoring, telephonically or in person, of subgrantees and reviewing complex financial statements including timesheets and bid sheets for equipment. In addi...