Grant Administrator II - Office of Emergency Management

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Note: This is a limited position with an end date of October 30, 2029. This position is subject to the availability of grant funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The City and County of Denver, Office of Emergency Management (Denver OEM), is seeking to fill the position of Administrator II. This position will primarily support the implementation of the Securing the Cities (STC) grant program as directed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (DHS/CWMD). The STC program seeks to detect radiological and nuclear materials out of regulatory control, prevent terrorist attacks, and mitigate other high-consequence events involving radiological and nuclear materials. This position will be responsible for administering the STC program for Denver OEM through program development and implementation including resolving programmatic and technical issues, enhancing systems, and developing processes, guidelines, and standards in compliance with federal grant guidance and City and County of Denver rules and policies. This position will supervise one direct report (STC Administrator I) and will report to the Denver OEM Grants and Finance Manager. Denver OEM's mission is to lead Denver's emergency management efforts to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities. Denver OEM is responsible for coordinating the City and County of Denver's efforts in preparing, mitigating, preventing, responding to, and recovering from all natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Five (5) years of experience performing full-performance, professional-level duties within a specialized, functional area (this does not include clerical experience).
• One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of grant administration or related experience
• The ability to effectively communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with stakeholders both internal and external
• Experience with radiological and nuclear detection programs
• Experience interacting with various types and levels of stakeholders including public safety personnel and first responders, administrators, and institutional leaders
• A team player who can be flexible with change and take direction from leadership

Responsibilities

• With direction from the DHS/CWMD STC Program Management Office and Denver OEM leadership, provide programmatic direction and operational guidance to the Denver STC grant program, team members, and partner stakeholders.
• Support the hiring, orientation, training, and professional development of STC team members and provide evaluation of team member performance.
• Conduct regular meetings and ensure effective communication with STC program stakeholders, OEM leadership, and the DHS/CWMD STC program management office.
• Develop and facilitate a training and exercise schedule for STC partners.
• Develop grant applications, program budgets, quarterly reports and reimbursement requests, annual program management reviews, and other required grant documentation and plans.
• Oversee equipment tracking, procurement, service and maintenance agreements, and distribution of assets to partner agencies.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal grant requirements and deliverables, and City and County of Denver fiscal rules and policies.
• This position may serve in the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations, training and exercises or perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Executive Director or the Grants and Finance Manager of Denver OEM.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

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