Fiscal & Grants Analyst

El Dorado County Transit Authority•Diamond Springs, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Fiscal & Grants Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the agency applies for and receives federal, state, county, and local transit subsidies for which it is eligible. This position also ensures funds are expended within the various rules and regulations that are required in work to receive such funding. This is a specialized position requiring knowledge of grant writing process and procedures. Ability to read and interpret written information; listen and obtain clarification, write clearly and informatively, and edit work for spelling and grammar is imperative for success in this role. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively within strict deadlines.

Requirements

Intermediate statistical analysis.
Methods and techniques of tracking, recording, and presenting statistical data.
Practical application of computers and peripheral equipment.
English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage.
General methods of tactful public communication.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the specialized work assignment.
Research methodology and data analysis.
Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.
Specialized software related to functional area
Ability to review and evaluate administrative practices, policies, procedures, and problems.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply Agency rules, procedures, and provisions of contracts.
Ability to prioritize and deal with conflicting workload requirements.
Ability to handle all internal/external contacts with courtesy, diplomacy, and tact.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Agency policies, professional journals, technical publications, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, and customers.
Ability to deal with difficult people and situations.
Ability to learn Agency and departmental operating policies and procedures.
Ability to learn departmental systems, methods, specific tasks, and procedures.
Ability to speak clearly and communicate messages to appropriate individuals.
Ability to organize information clearly and precisely.
Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations, including ratios and percentages.
Ability to apply customer service skills, representing the Agency in a positive way while working with the public and partner agencies.
Ability to learn system processes related to department and job.
Ability to extract statistics and written information from reports and transfer to other documents.
Ability to explain information to others.
Ability to work well with others.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Project Management, English or related field.
Two years of experience in grant writing and grants management OR Four years of experience in grant writing and grants management.

Responsibilities

Administer the Agency’s grant portfolio of federal, state, and local transit-related grants, ensuring milestones and timelines are met and expenditures comply with regulations for grant reimbursements.
Cross-departmental coordination for purchasing goods and services in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of specific grant requirements.
Assists with internal and external compliance audits, reviews, and evaluations.
Actively participates in workshops and trainings to keep current with any changes or new items in federal, state and local regulations pertaining to administration of grant funds.
Assists in operating and capital budget preparation and administration; prepares budget transfer requests; monitors and controls expenditures for assigned areas.
Prepares, submits and updates various required planning documents to program grant funds.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with outside agencies and internal management.
Represents the Agency at various meetings with outside agencies pertaining to grants and subsidies.
Communicates grant and project information with stakeholders including project managers, funding agencies, and planning agencies.
Assists with inventory and asset tracking/monitoring.
Performs other duties as assigned.