Coordinator, Grants (Austin Government Relations)

City of Austin • Austin, TX

22h • $54,340 - $64,660 • Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. This position will coordinate and implement administration of city grant activities and interlocal agreements by developing budgets and subcontracts; ensuring full utilization of grant funds; identifying and writing new grant opportunities and applications. Purpose: Coordinate and implement administration of city/county grant activities and interlocal agreements by developing budgets and subcontracts; ensuring full utilization of grant funds; identifying and writing new grant opportunities and applications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and contracts administration
• Knowledge of grants and contract administration and principles
• Knowledge of administrative analysis and statistical techniques as applied to organizational and management problems
• Skill in working with others to assure grant compliance and departmental responsiveness
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to analyze complex administrative personnel and organizational problems
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics plus two (2) years of experience in a related field.
• Master's Degree may substitute for one year of the required work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grant writing and grant award management
• Experience managing public safety grant awards
• Experience applying for and managing TXDOT grants related to traffic safety
• Experience with reporting for state and federal grant awards
• Experience with managing multiple grant awards simultaneously
• Experience providing training on grant-related topics
• The ability to travel to multiple work locations

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws.
• Monitors and analyzes grant expenses and activities by identifying and solving potential or existing grant problems.
• Initiates budget developments and revisions to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of grant services by negotiating with grant funding sources.
• Manages the subcontracting process by preparing and processing RFP/RFA; preparing grant subcontracts; negotiating work-statements/budgets; executing contracts.
• Coordinates grant closeout activities by ensuring reports are submitted to grantors; ensuring all grant funds are fully utilized; liquidating all unused budgeted funds; confirming that all grant funded equipment is accounted for.
• Serves as liaison between department, City and grant funding source by attending meetings; responding to information requests; resolving issues between parties involved.
• Enhances and ensures quality of services provided by contractors by coordinating governmental and private audit responses; coordinating and attending site visits.
• Assists in identifying new opportunities by researching, identifying and assessing new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains files and records by filing and documenting grant activities.
• Assists in completing/submitting grant applications by analyzing data and applications.
• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees