Job Description

Description

Location
Hybrid Remote and Marysville CA

Are you passionate about investing in the future of a small community and working with local partners toward leveraging grant opportunities Do you bring creativity initiative and a deep understanding of the people history and culture that make Yuba County unique If youre a self-starter with strong ties to the community someone who can be both assertive and easy to work with we want to meet you!

As the Grants Program Manager you will manage many projects aimed at assisting partnering districts agencies and non-profits all who serve the people of Yuba County in Yuba Waters various mission areas. You will also be the primary point of contact for partners seeking agency support toward fulfilling their mission objectives and perform management-level grant administration policy development strategic direction as well as assisting partners in seeking additional outside grant funds.

Under general direction with the support of subject matter experts the Grants Program Manager is responsible for planning organizing and managing the strategic direction and daily administration of the Agencys community outreach grants programs and finding ways to assist Yuba Waters partners. This role offers autonomy to be innovative and creative developing new pathways to help grantees succeed while serving as the Agencys primary liaison to community partners and funding entities.

The ideal candidate is someone who truly knows Yuba County its strengths its challenges and its opportunities and who thrives on building authentic productive relationships. We are looking for someone with a high degree of professional judgement initiative and accountability as well as the ability to embrace Yuba Water Agencys core mission areas in creating opportunities toward improving life in Yuba County.

If you are looking for an innovative forward-thinking agency where you will have exceptional opportunities to advance your career take on exciting projects and be a part of a dynamic team then this is a great match for you! Give me a call if you want to discuss details and the potential for upward mobility soon!

Some key initiatives youll work on:

• Managing dozens of existing grant projects with local irrigation districts reclamation districts municipal water suppliers and other community and first responder organizations.
• Working with Yuba Waters partners to help them develop capital improvement plans to help provide Agency leadership with a better understanding surrounding future needs.
• Further development of Yuba Waters acclaimed community outreach grant program including policy and long-term strategy.
• The development and implementation of internal grants management tools.
• Simplifying and streamlining and standardizing the ways partners apply for assistance from Yuba Water.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring an innovative attitude that can leverage local relationships while being results-oriented flexible to change and customer-service-focused. The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of autonomy along with no shortage of unique challenges ultimately measured by a demonstrated ability to assist with programs that serve the people of Yuba County.

The Grants Program Manager will also need to develop a strong understanding of Yuba Waters core mission areas and the needs of the Agencys many partners. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to take initiative while maintaining a highly collaborative and approachable style. You should be comfortable leading conversations thinking strategically and representing the Agency with professionalism and heart.

The ideal candidate will be or can quickly immerse themselves into local networks ensuring the agency stays up to date on the latest needs in flood risk reduction water supply and watershed health and implement more effective processes and systems where there is an opportunity to do so.

The Agency is eager to find a unique professional who comes to understand a wide variety of connections and partners and who can successfully pioneer this new position to accomplish Yuba Waters mission objectives.

Minimum Qualifications: Education/Training
Yuba Water Agency recognizes that access to formal education varies widely. Relevant professional experience community leadership or lived experience may be considered in lieu of the formal education requirements listed below.

Education/Training :

Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting business administration public administration project management or a related field.

Experience:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in overseeing and managing grants programs. Finance budgeting and/or accounting experience in the public sector is desirable as is engineering or technical experience in the development and implementation of capital improvement projects.

License or Certificate:

None

Benefits
The annual salary range for the Grants Program Manager is $137201.99 -$166769.87. Actual salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful addition the agency offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 2025 Health Insurance rates: 1-party is $991.78 2-party is $1983.56 and 3party is $2628.22 per month. Any premiums in excess of these amounts shall be paid by the employee.
• Dental: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vision: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vacation: Accrued at 12.6 hours per calendar month and increases with years of service
• Sick Leave: Accrued at 10 hours per calendar month
• Holidays: 12 official holidays per year
• Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2% @ 55 formula and the agency will pay 5% of the employees 7% contribution to CalPERS. For all others subject to the provisions of AB340 with a 2%@ 62 formula
• Retiree health through the agency upon completion of ten (10) years of service credit with the agency and retirement from CalPERS. The agencys present contribution for each annuitant including enrollment of his/her family members is a maximum of $2000 per month.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Agency Plans. The agency will contribute 7.65% amount towards the plan.
• Life Insurance: $100000
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with Agency contribution of $600/year
• Flexible Spending Medical / Dependent Care Accounts available with pre-tax payroll contributions
• Educational/training tuition reimbursement available

Recruitment Timeline
The final date to apply is December 15 2025. To be considered for this exciting and rewarding career opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held.

Preliminary screening interviews with the most qualified applicants will be conducted the week of December 15th. Next steps which may include but are not limited to testing and/or panel interviews will be determined by the number of qualified applicants received and will be conducted the week of January 5th.

Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
Laken Schattner HR Specialist

Special Instructions
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

The Yuba Water Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Laken Schattner at prior to the recruitment closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment the candidate must pass a thorough reference check and background check.

Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Required Experience:

Manager

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