Grants Management Coordinator - City of Bessemer

JobsQuest•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

The City of Bessemer is seeking a Grants Management Coordinator responsible for preparing grant applications and coordinating the administration of specially funded projects (e.g., city revitalization, homelessness initiatives). Employees in this job class prepare finance and budgeting information for grant funding agencies, coordinate contracts with various grant-approved agencies (e.g., non-profits, private/public businesses), review and evaluate incoming grant proposals, and ensure that the operations of grant-approved agencies comply with mandated grant regulations and parameters.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Experience working with and interpreting the legal requirements regarding contracts and contract preparation/execution.
Experience in project/program management to include planning, implementing, auditing, and financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in Public or Business Administration or related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Management, Government, or Social Work).
Experience ensuring grant compliance with ancillary federal and state regulations (e.g., Davis Bacon, Procurement, Alabama Bid Law, HUD-11 surveys, environmental, or monitoring pay requests).
Experience preparing comprehensive reports including financial reports.
Experience administering and implementing other federal programs (e.g., Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME).

Responsibilities

Coordinates contracts, grant proposals, and disbursements with organizations, grant-approved agencies, and sub-recipients by conducting on-site visits, reviewing grant proposals, and researching proposals to deliver funds for the programs.
Prepares financial and budgeting information by preparing project summaries and budget amendments to ensure operation within legal and regulatory requirements.
Manages meetings related to gathering and disseminating grant information by organizing and conducting meetings, preparing information, and providing trainings to ensure that all stakeholders are informed.
Monitors agencies’ use of grant funds by conducting risk analysis and verifying they are compliant with all mandated grant rules and regulations to ensure that grant funds are used for their intended purpose.
Prepares reports for supervisors and government agencies by writing summaries, reviewing numbers, and filing reports regarding the status of funding and grant activities to comply with funding and grant requirements.
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.