Grants Administrator jobs in Lexington, KY

The City of Georgetown is currently accepting applications for a Grant Administrator. Applications must be completed online at https://www.georgetownky.gov/2160/Apply-for-a-Job.

Grant Administrator

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CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITION: Under general administrative direction, identifies all sources of grant funds available and prepares applications for funding from external organizations, administers and audits grants awarded and accepted, and advocates for state and federal funding.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential:

• Oversees City grant activities, including grant identification, grant writing, and grant administration.
• Works with the Chief Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and Finance Director to review and interpret grant agreements for compliance.
• Works with Department Directors and/or designees to ensure all documentation for various grants and KIA loans are completed and submitted to funding agencies.
• Serves as a liaison between the funding agency/source and the City.
• Administers all grants in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws, including completion of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports to ensure compliance with auditors, State, and Federal agencies.
• Conducts public hearings as required by funding agencies/sources and obtains community input, as necessary.
• Selects and manages consultants on various grant-related projects.
• Works with the Finance Director and auditors during financial audit periods to ensure correct reporting of monies received.
• Manages wind-down and other activities associated with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding or other specialized, one-time funding pools, as applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Training and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred and at least five (5) years of public administration experience, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively perform the duties of the position. Certified Administrator for Community Development Block Grants preferred. If not a Certified Administrator at time of hire, must obtain this certification as soon as practical.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Communications/Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees and the public. Excellent interpersonal skills and public speaking skills are a necessity.

Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving some complex mathematical calculations. Must be able to seek out answers independently.

Computer Literacy: Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must have the ability to quickly learn internet-based systems.

Office Competency: Must maintain an accurate filing and records retention system.

SPECIAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver’s license and remain insurable to operate City vehicles. Certified Administrator for Community Development Block Grants preferred.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must have the ability to sit continuously at a workstation for periods of up to two (2) hours and remain standing/walking for periods of up to four (4) hours.
• Must have the ability to operate a vehicle and standard office equipment including copier, computer, fax machine, mailing machine, etc.
• Must have the ability to reach into all file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.
• Must have visual ability sufficient to effectively operate office equipment, read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
• Must have hearing ability sufficient to hold conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone or radio, and to hear recordings on a transcription device.
• Must have speaking ability to sufficient to communicate with other individuals in person, over a telephone or radio.
• Must have freedom from mental limitations which would interfere with performance of duties as described herein.
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance.

Drug Free Workplace Policy: All employees of the City shall be and remain drug and alcohol free at all times when working for the City or engaged in activities related to that work.