Grant Coordination Support

Be familiar with ADOT's own grant development process as well as how Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) assists statewide local agencies for their grant development. Be conversant with the grant application portals (websites) and their requirements. Research federal grant opportunities applicable to ADOT highway infrastructure and allied fields. Review published grant opportunities (NOFO) and prepare a summary in a spreadsheet for reference. Work with ADOT's internal subject matter experts as well as external entities when needed. Receive and review federal grant related requests from within ADOT and statewide agencies outside of ADOT and discuss a suitable response internally. Provide support to the Grant Coordinator (Manager) in educating or training others within and outside of ADOT. Review ADOT's own grant applications and provide comments for the grant writer to address. Keep track of external and internal requests related to grants and ADOT decision and action recorded on respective spreadsheets. Be conversant with various divisions, groups or sections within ADOT. Be familiar with the federal grant funding process, agreements and reporting requirements. Communicate with internal and external entities via phone and/or email as needed.