Grant Administrator - FEMA

Manatee County Government•Lakewood Ranch, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Administrator performs professional grant administration and post-award duties, including project management, grant performance tracking and reporting, and monitoring for grant compliance. The role tracks financial information for active grant budgets, coordinates reporting requirements and timelines, supports grant-funded project managers and senior management, and prepares agreements, reports, and materials for grant revisions, amendments, and closeouts. The position may also participate in emergency or disaster response activities and may be assigned duties outside its normal scope, location, or work schedule during an emergency. The position is located at 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202, with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work environment may include high noise levels, indoor and outdoor settings, varying climatic conditions, and strenuous physical activity. The role requires lifting and moving objects up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Employment screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal and Florida laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in a position related to proposal development, program management, compliance, contracts, auditing, operations, program support, transit, and/or administration.
Experience with state grants, federal grants, or compliance.
Knowledge of principles and practices of subaward, contract, and grant administration.
Knowledge of current and extensive federal, state, and county funding sources and requirements.
Ability to research and analyze data.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity and conciseness.
Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.
Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a field related to social science, environmental science, business, finance, English, or public administration.
Desired certification in Grants or Project Management.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Track financial information regarding the budgets of active grants.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Prepare and submit project and reimbursement-status reports.
Enter data and financial information into relevant grant portals.
Coordinate with appropriate staff on reporting requirements, responsibilities, and delivery timelines.
Assist grant-funded project managers and senior management in compiling, maintaining, and analyzing grant and project performance and developing corrective measures as needed.
Conduct grant analyses independently to assist staff and project managers.
Submit agreements and reports according to funder timelines.
Prepare information to support grant revisions, amendments, and closeouts.
Research and identify potential problem areas, analyze them, and recommend potential solutions.
Hold regular meetings with staff to review contracted deliverables, spending, successes, and challenges, and collaborate on strategies to mitigate barriers.
Work with the grant project team to ensure assigned grants comply with grantor and local, state, and federal requirements, as enforced through the Grant Supervisor.
Meet grant contract requirements by preparing or facilitating program activities.
Enter information into databases to generate grant and project reports for executive management.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities as required and consistent with qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable law.