CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
The City of Bridgeport, CT is now accepting resumes for the position of
GRANTS WRITER
Salary and Benefits: $68,347.00 per year. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. This
summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time municipal employees;
depending on the employee group some of these benefits may include: retirement pension administered by
CMERS (Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System), health insurance (medical, dental, vision,
prescription), life, disability, paid leave, paid holidays, 457(a) deferred compensation plan (employee paid), and
other voluntary employee paid benefits.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, supplied application and three (3) professional
references (name & contact only) to COB.Jobs@bridgeportct.gov.
Position is open until filled. (Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of
Bridgeport).
Municipal Profile
The City of Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island
Sound. It is boarded by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east;
with an approximate population of 147,000, 50,367 households, and a population density of 9,226 residents
per square mile. The City has a Mayor-City Council form of government. The City’s Mayor is the chief
executive officer of the City and serves four-year term(s). The City Council, which acts as the City’s
legislative body, consists of twenty (20) members elected for two-year terms.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Director of the Central Grants Office, the Grant Writer researches, develops
programs, applies for and secures state federal and private grants for City initiated projects.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:
Acts as a source of information and technical assistance to City Departments and outside organizations
for new grants from the public and private sector.
Identify the funding needs of the various city departments and seek grants to meet those needs.
Coordinate collaborative efforts when multiple grant seekers are applying for single funding sources.
Write/apply for grants and state special act funds.
Write renewals and extensions for grants.
Work with legislators, attend public hearings and make presentations to secure grant funds.
Oversee the execution of grant agreements and grant contracts with funding sources.
Prepare implementation strategies for each grant to be handed over to the department responsible for
implementing the grant.
Design, construct, and maintain databases.
Assist in data collection.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
College degree with a minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in grant writing and
grant management. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background in development, fundraising and grant writing is required.
Prior experience in public service is desirable.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in specific to Microsoft Word and Excel.
An understanding of intergovernmental relations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Ability to facilitate meetings and make public presentations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations which do not cause undue hardship may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles.
This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions,
responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer MF/AA/DIS
For further information and contact:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 45
LYON TERRACE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
TELEPHONE: 203-576-7103
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY HALL 45 LYON TERRACE BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06604
Non-Competitive/Seasonal Employment Application
Position Applied for
Date
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name
First
Name
M.I.
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
ZIP
Phone
E-mail Address
Commercial
Drivers License
(CDL) (Yes/No)
CT Drivers
License
(Yes/No)
Are you a citizen of the United States? YES NO If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.? YES NO
Have you ever worked for the City of Bridgeport
before?
YES NO If so, when?
EDUCATION
High
School
Address
From
To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
College
Address
From
To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
Other
Address
From
To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
REFERENCES
Please list three professional references.
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
DEMOGRAPHICS
Fo
r purposes of Affirmative Action, we are requesting that you fill out the data below. This data will in no way
b
e used to influence your possible selection for any position. The purpose of collecting this data is statistical
and
may
help this office to determine whether advertising is reaching all segments of the community.
GENDER:
FEMALE
MALE
ETHNICITY:
WHITE
ASIAN
BLACK or AFRICAN AMERICAN
AMERICAN INDIAN or ALASKA NATIVE
NATIVE HAWAIIAN or PACIFIC ISLANDER
TWO or MORE RACES
OTHER
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE NOTIFY:
Name:
Name:
Relationship:
Relationship:
Home Phone:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Cell Phone:
DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE
Signature
Date
I certify that all information supplied on this application is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any
misrepresentation of facts is cause for refusal of employment and/or termination of employment.
I understand that, if I am hired as a seasonal or part-time employee, I am not eligible for any City of Bridgeport sponsored benefits.
In the case of an emailed application, entering your name above will constitute an electronic signature. You may be asked to sign this
application in person if you are offered a position with the City of Bridgeport.
It is the policy of the City of Bridgeport to employ, train, compensate, and promote individuals without regard to race, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.