Grant Budget Manager
About The Position
The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. TPM’s Administration Office provides support to ensure that sufficient resources are in place to perform these projects. TPM seeks an experienced analyst to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines. Under general supervision and with some latitude of independent judgement, the candidate’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Manage and coordinate grants for TPM Subdivisions; work with project managers to develop grant proposals/applications for funding; ensure division grant funded contracts have federal language and grant compliant; Coordinate grants modifications and spending plans for submission to Budget and respond to OMB Q&A; monitor grant project progress and prepare administrative actions such as time extensions and closeouts; provide support and coordination with multiple TPM operating budgets and financial plans; assist division with end of year budget exercises such as roll exercises, accruals and revenue projection; prepare quarterly claims and progress reports for submission to the agency’s Grants Administration. Additionally, selected candidate may be required to assist with procurement and management of division’s data collection contracts, including liaising with DOT project managers, NYMTC, NYSDOT, and other agencies and stakeholders. The position requires extensive coordination within TPM and with the agency’s Budget and Grants Administration.
Requirements
- Serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning
- Or a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree and two years of experience in city planning
- Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience
- Must have a baccalaureate degree
Nice To Haves
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
- Solid experience and knowledge of the city’s budget processes
- Experience in submission of FTA and FHWA grant claims
- Knowledge and experience in the City's Financial Management System (FMS) and Info Advantage reports, PassPort and CHRMS reports
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and abilities to work effectively and responsibly with internal and external parties for follow-ups and tasks completion
- One additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above (for Assignment Level III)
- Two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above (for Assignment Level IV)
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate grants for TPM Subdivisions
- Work with project managers to develop grant proposals/applications for funding
- Ensure division grant funded contracts have federal language and grant compliant
- Coordinate grants modifications and spending plans for submission to Budget and respond to OMB Q&A
- Monitor grant project progress and prepare administrative actions such as time extensions and closeouts
- Provide support and coordination with multiple TPM operating budgets and financial plans
- Assist division with end of year budget exercises such as roll exercises, accruals and revenue projection
- Prepare quarterly claims and progress reports for submission to the agency’s Grants Administration
- Assist with procurement and management of division’s data collection contracts, including liaising with DOT project managers, NYMTC, NYSDOT, and other agencies and stakeholders
Benefits
- New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
