Development Coordinator | Community Development

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

1d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team Chattanooga , a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College Our Organization 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including: Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments. Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management. Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library. Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives. Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead. Why Choose Chattanooga? The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing: Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff. Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible. Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. . Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization. The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away. Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast. Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River. Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges. In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets. Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field, and three (3) years of experience in grant application and monitoring; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of budgeting principles; recordkeeping practices and principles; procedures and requirements for state and federal grants, federal grants registration, allowable costs, and grant reporting; mathematical calculation, precisely computer based software; knowledge of federal, state, and local government operations; community demographics; customer service principles; and, applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, regulations, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in writing and organizing information clearly; critical thinking for problem solving; time management; maintaining records; interpreting data; exercising good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations; preparing and maintaining records and reports; providing customer service; interpreting and explaining policies and procedures; and, communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with partners, coworkers and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Actively research existing and new grants relevant to the department.
• Develops a strategy to build and implement fund development with internal departments to maximize opportunity for growth within the City.
• Monitor, collect, and interpret statistical and qualitative information on current departmental grants.
• Establishes financial controls and systems for new grants/programs.
• Maintains correspondence with local, state, and federal officials and the general public regarding grant programs.
• Maintains organization of the department's BFO process with regard to the federal/state regulations.
• Assures compliance with grant/funding by monitoring grant performance, identifying problems and possible solutions, and collaborating with departments to implement corrective action.
• Properly maintain permanent grant records and official files according to the federal/state retention regulations.
• Attends meetings with department directors, auditors, external agencies, and staff as required.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees