Program Manager - Emergency Preparedness - Grant Coordinator

City of Jacksonville•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, implementation, and compliance of a specific grant program or group of grant programs. This grant-funded Special Purpose Employee (SPE) position provides programmatic support to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's Emergency Preparedness Division and works closely with the Grant Administrator to ensure effective management of grant-funded projects, equipment, training, planning initiatives, and regional coordination efforts. The position serves as a regional liaison among the five counties that comprise the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)—Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, Clay, and Baker Counties—to enhance regional preparedness and strengthen capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of domestic and foreign terrorism. This position is grant-funded and exists for the duration of the approved grant period. Employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and project requirements.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following fields: Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety Administration, Grant Management or related field.
At least one year of professional experience in one or more of the following: Experience managing DHS/FEMA grant programs, experience with UASI, Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), or emergency preparedness grants.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment in this class.
Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.
Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.
Resume
College Transcript.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Emergency management principles and practices.
FEMA preparedness doctrine.
DHS/FEMA grant requirements.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program objectives.
Logistics planning and supply chain management.
Resource ordering, tracking, and deployment.
Threat and vulnerability assessment.
Critical infrastructure protection.
Multi-agency coordination.
Project management practices.
Ability to: Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Communicate effectively with government officials, emergency responders, and partner agencies.
Interpret federal grant guidance and compliance requirements.
Prepare technical reports and documentation.
Manage equipment inventories and records.
Build collaborative relationships with regional stakeholders.
Operate standard office software and grant management systems.
Operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration and management of grants.
Supports the Urban Area Working Group (UAWG) through meeting coordination, documentation, project tracking, and strategic planning.
Monitors grant compliance requirements, documentation, reporting, and project implementation timelines.
Assists with inventory management, inspection, tracking, maintenance, and accountability of grant-funded equipment and resources.
Supports procurement planning and monitoring of grant-funded projects to ensure timely expenditure of funds.
Maintains project records and prepare reports required by DHS/FEMA and state grant administrators.
Performs other related duties necessary to support emergency preparedness and homeland security initiatives.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.

Benefits

four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment
low and no cost health insurance options
twelve (12) paid holidays
a personal leave day
health insurance
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending plans
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.