KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Analyze and evaluate policies, practices, systems, and procedures of grant functions and associated support services that depend on grant funding to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compete for or solicit funding from Federal, State or other sources by providing guidance to the department for all requests for proposals (RFP's) and developing grant applications to fund programs.
• Assist in responsibilities for day-to-day operations involving pre- and post- award grant functions and ensure compliance with appropriate Federal, State, and Local grant rules and regulations.
• Meet critical requirements and deadlines and coordinate submittal of required documents to grantors, including but not limited to grant writing functions such as project scopes, narratives, budgets, and timelines.
• Represents the City and the department by acting as a liaison between the external partners, and funders to ensure that grant applications and awards satisfy all legal, liability, and capacity considerations.
• Always maintain grant documentation for audits and store as required by regulations of governing agencies.
• Update and maintain the grant management database to incorporate new and awarded, ongoing projects.
• Prepare routine and recurring reports such as reimbursement and progress reports, and special reports as required.
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.
• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus five years of experience.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence and Judgement

Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.

Initiative and Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 or 20 years of continuous service. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical and dental insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans or supplemental insurance plans. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days, 10 annual days and 2 floating holidays per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.