Job description
Overview:
NOTE: COVID-19 Vaccine Required for all new hires.
Under the direction of the Manager, Capital Programs, the Grant Program Specialist is responsible for researching, developing, and administering federal, state, and local grants to support the capital and operating activities of the Agency. The Grants Program Specialist works closely with the Capital and Grants Planner and Senior Grant Accountant to ensure funds are expended within the various rules and regulations that are a condition of receiving such funding. Responsibilities:
COMPETENCIES:
ATTRIBUTES AND SKILL SETS:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Long Beach Transit does not sponsor H-1B or other related work visas. COVID-19 Vaccine Required.
Hiring Range: (Based on Experience): $69,235-$81,351 Annual (DOQ), with excellent fringe benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This job description is not intended to be a complete listing of all the job duties required of this position, but to provide information on the general scope of the position.
Thank you for your interest in working for Long Beach Transit. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, we regret to inform you that all LBT job applications must be submitted online. We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your understanding.
NOTE: COVID-19 Vaccine Required for all new hires.
Under the direction of the Manager, Capital Programs, the Grant Program Specialist is responsible for researching, developing, and administering federal, state, and local grants to support the capital and operating activities of the Agency. The Grants Program Specialist works closely with the Capital and Grants Planner and Senior Grant Accountant to ensure funds are expended within the various rules and regulations that are a condition of receiving such funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Provide grant administration and project management oversight, including the preparation of
grant applications, budget revisions, and capital budget adjustments as necessary - Administer grants to ensure all project milestones and timelines are met, and expenditures are
within scope and budget. Ensure grants are completed and closed on schedule - Develop, submit and administer grants for federal, state, or local agencies through an external
electronic grant management system, as required to secure project and grant funding; prepare
and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, or other progress reports as required - Develop and manage an internal capital program database that centralizes critical project
information related to project scope, cost, and schedules. - Develop and submit project and expenditure updates as necessary to comply with grant
reporting requirements - Monitor grants and capital projects to comply with all federal, state, and local grant
requirements - Perform various types of statistical analysis to provide information on Grant statuses and
project progress.
JOB DUTIES include:
- Ensure grant compliance through regular project management meetings; coordinating with
project managers and other departments as needed to ensure timely implementation and
completion of all grant-funded activities - Work closely with the Capital and Grants Planner and Senior Grant Accountant to review
and approve purchase requisitions to ensure all project costs are within the scope of the - approved grant funding and to report on federal, state, and local grant programs and
expenditures resulting from the capital check run. - Work closely with Finance to compile grant-funded asset data necessary for regular reporting
and award close-outs. - Attend FTA, State, and local agency training to stay informed about the latest reporting
requirements and compliance - Maintains and improves upon procedures to track grants and grant-related deadlines and
expenditure progress through an electronic database - Comply with all safety regulations stated in the company safety program and report safetyrelated accidents, incidents, and unsafe work conditions. Attends safety-training programs as
required - Other duties may be assigned
COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical Thinking - Identifies, verifies, and prioritizes problems and sees them as
opportunities - Result Oriented - Translates organizational goals into action plans
- Contributing to Team Success - Motivates, energizes, and empowers direct reports, teams,
and project members - Builds Partnerships - Actively facilitates development planning with employees
- Communication - Shares accurate and critical information throughout the organization
ATTRIBUTES AND SKILL SETS:
- Strong organizational, project, and time management skills
- Ability to effectively interface and establish/maintain effective working relationships across
multiple departments - Be open to new ideas and continuous improvement
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times
- Outstanding computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Intermediate to
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and navigating in web-based environments
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of two years of responsible grant or program management experience in a transit
or public Agency is highly desired. - A four-year college degree in public administration, project management, business, data
science, accounting, or a related field is desired.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application
Apply online at ridelbt.com/careers. Online applications must include past work history and be fully completed to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Long Beach Transit does not sponsor H-1B or other related work visas. COVID-19 Vaccine Required.
Hiring Range: (Based on Experience): $69,235-$81,351 Annual (DOQ), with excellent fringe benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Successful candidate must pass agency and Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, drug and alcohol examinations.
Long Beach Transit, 1963 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
This job description is not intended to be a complete listing of all the job duties required of this position, but to provide information on the general scope of the position.
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