About this role
SALARY RANGE: $56,102.54 - $85,841.60
Works under the general direction of an assigned Manager or Administrator in Engineering Division to perform a wide variety of professional level research, grant administration, and analytical duties in support of public infrastructure programs. Prepares resolutions with proper language and funding forms for Capital Improvement Programs. Coordinates the processing and monitoring of grant awards and reimbursement payments while overseeing project closures. Informs project managers of accounting transactions; drafts contract awards and amendments and assembles all relevant documents; routes contracts and documents to appropriate destinations for signatures ensuring timely processing. Prepares check requests, invoices, and final payments to consultants and contractors. Drafts council resolutions and contract agreements to secure funding or extend project timelines. Provides Project Managers with technical assistance for the fiscal reporting and reconciling of grant awards, grant reimbursements, grants close-out process, monitoring reviews, and audits. Maintains and analyzes a variety of data. Retrieves canceled checks and ACH payments to facilitate reimbursement processing. Interprets government regulations, forecasts, and prepares multiple grant applications and projects. Administers invoices for payments of grant awards. Writes grant proposals, budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials. Manages existing grants by tracking grants, developing internal reporting systems, writing reports, and maintaining excellent historical records. Corresponds with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations. Prepares reports and presentations for various groups, committees, and other constituents. Utilizes various computer software applications to create documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, databases, etc. in the grant compliance process. Keeps up to date on available grants and federal, state, and local legislation that may impact grant funding. Travels and attends various meetings, businesses and work sites across the City.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Engineering, Accounting, Finance or closely related field and five (5) years’ experience in community development research, contract administration, grant writing/administration, public policy, accounting, or public infrastructure programing with three (3) years of the five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Working experience with various computer software applications required. Working experience with budget development and monitoring; program development, proposal writing, and knowledge of contracts and agreements preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continuous employment. Master’s degree may count as two (2) years of professional experience.