Grant Compliance Specialist (Budget & Management Services) - (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

9d•$60,570 - $73,528•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Dallas is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to manage and provide support for operational leadership in the development, coordination, and administration of grant programs. This role involves preparing, maintaining, and reporting on grants, as well as coordinating and evaluating grant applications to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies. The City of Dallas offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, aiming to help employees thrive while contributing to the city's growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business, public administration, social science or related field.
Three (3) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following: Grant creation and/or development, Grant management (including budgets, extensions and/or agreements), Grant compliance with federal, state, tribal laws/regulations and/or regulatory standards, Grant tracking and/or reporting for management and audits.
High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required experience.
An associate’s degree in any field plus five (5) years of the required experience.
A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience.
A Master’s degree in a specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of specialized programs and related grant funding policies and procedures.
Knowledge of public administration and governmental environments.
Presentation skills in order to facilitate grant information seminars, workshops, meetings, and trainings.
Ability to analyze operational and program statistics to assess effectiveness.
Ability to research and reconcile submitted grant reimbursement information for accurate payment processing.
Ability to work with a wide range of collaborators and partners including agency/program staff, government, private and corporate funders, other non-profits, and affinity groups.
Ability to create and implement budgets and perform accounting.
Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision and meet deadlines.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Manages, oversees, and provides specialized input for grant-funded programs within the City.
Reviews and evaluates funding available through grants from governmental, state, and federal agencies to determine feasibility of developing programs to supplement local annual budget allocations.
Coordinates with representatives of funding sources to apply for grant term extensions, grant agreements, applications or budget adjustments.
Develops understanding of various grants and business processes to ensure compliance with grant administration and activities.
Interprets federal, state, and tribal government laws and regulations regarding grant contracts and administration.
Provides professional understanding and explanation and serves as an internal resource of various grant funded programs and their related requirements.
Reviews Grant applications for compliance with regulatory standards with internal policies and procedures.
Researches and reviews information submitted for Grant reimbursements.
Monitors and reconciles grant-funded expenses and revenue.
Analyzes, monitors, and makes recommendations on grants and build grants budgets.
Provides lead level expertise working with various grant management software and systems, tracks performance metrics, and delivers professional reports on the status of grants.
Develops and creates yearly budgets for grant funded programs.
Forecasts, projects, and provides insight into spending and expenses.
Allocates budget monies and ensures that all expenditures are documented and presented for evaluation.
Serves as a program subject matter expert and program liaison.
Remains current and up to date on new developments in program-related areas including regulatory changes and best practices.
Serves as the primary contact for various grant funded programs and represents the City on program related planning initiatives.
Assists customers with Grant application processes and communicates policies and guidelines on grant reimbursements.
Makes adjustments in work priorities, projects schedules, payroll, resources, and work plans as required.
Participates in a wide range of meetings and coordinates grant related activities.
Develops, updates, and implements extensive policies and procedures for grant-funded programs.
Maintains manuals and forms associated with assigned programs.
Evaluates effectiveness of program design and makes sound recommendations.
Updates policies and provides training and technical assistance to staff on policies and procedures.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.