Grant Administrator

City of Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL

7h

About The Position

The Finance Department is actively seeking a Grants Administrator. This position reports to the Chief of Grants and Contract Compliance. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and technical support to the organization. The position also provides project management and implementation as well as assisting with the management of approved City grants in specific functional and programmatic areas.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• At least two years of professional experience in finance or grant administration.
• A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.
• Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.
• When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application.
• Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
• If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge.
• You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference .

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and reports on all grant funding, which includes auditing to ensure compliance with grant.
• Administers, monitors, and oversees local grant funding, including but not limited to, Public Service Grants and Direct Appropriations.
• Maintains an annual Public Service Grants Program calendar and ensures timely execution of programmatic functions including proper communication and training with the Public Service Grants Council members in relation to their responsibilities and as the staff liaison per the Ordinance Code.
• Ensures that standard operating procedures are administered consistently and effectively; provides training to staff, as needed, and recommends updates.
• Conducts annual training required by Ordinance Code.
• Interprets federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to City programs.
• Assists with the development and execution of a comprehensive Grant Management system.
• Assists with the creation of budget ordinance schedules, RFP/bid invitations, specifications, contracts, and related work.
• Assists with the development of grant budgets and compliance.
• Develops and presents written reports.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees for effectiveness and performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks off during the first year of employment
• Low and no cost health insurance options
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• A personal leave day
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level