**Promotional Opportunity**

*This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees**

The successful candidate in this position will administer, plan, and organize the City’s grant and fund development program, including identifying strategic funding needs and potential federal, state, local and private funding sources. They will maximize the use of federal and state grant funding opportunities through effective coordination of activities between City departments and shared use of existing in-house resources. They will also compile, prepare, and maintain accounting files/records including grant applications and award documents, ensures reporting is completed correctly, and reimbursements are requested timely.
 

We currently have one vacancy in the Finance Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

• Plan and coordinate assigned activities of the City’s federal and state grant programs.
• Research foundation databases and grant application publications and websites for application and funding opportunities; attend meetings and conferences to keep abreast of changes that affect compliance; communicate updates and changes citywide.
• Develop and modify grant-related policies, procedures, and systems; provide technical guidance and oversight to departments utilizing grants.
• Coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Develop and implement long range and short-term City-wide grant and fund development plans that align with and support the City’s goals, objectives and priorities.
• Provide central coordination and serve as a clearinghouse for grant and fund development activities, including researching and maintaining current information on available federal, state, local and private funding sources and their respective compliance requirements; conceptualize linkages between available funding sources and City needs; and regularly communicate this information to operating departments.Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies in the implementation of programs by City departments and sub-recipients; implement corrective actions when necessary. Maintain city-wide project tracking systems to ensure the timely preparation of grant applications and department implementation of grant requirements, including the submission of staff reports for City Council acceptance of grants and donations.
• Work with departments to promote shared use of existing in-house resources and provide technical guidance, assistance and training to City staff in the development of applications and administration of grant funded programs.Collaborate with staff to identify opportunities to support mutually beneficial activities and programs. Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan of staff responsible for implementing approved projects under various funding sources; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Plan for and coordinate grant reporting processes with City departments by reviewing required gran performance reports to granting agencies; review grant closeout materials.
• Ensure compliance with conditions of grants by assisting with the coordination of agreements; contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate with program managers to participate with the administration of the assigned budget by monitoring expenditures and revenues and determining allowable and unallowable activities and expenses.
• Monitor and balance grant accounts; may verify availability of funds and/or collaborate on the classification of expenditures.
• Monitor and maintain grant module tracking system to ensure timely preparation of grant applications and implementation of grant requirements.
• Prepare and analyze fiscal reports, statements, and schedules; prepare budget, mid-year and year-end reports; ensure timely preparation and submission of reimbursement requests and various reports as required.
• Coordinate and prepare grant information for annual audit as required, including the annual preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Represent the City at meetings with community representatives and non-profit agencies seeking grants and provide training and technical assistance in preparing grant applications.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the City’s departments, the City Council, and external parties to allow informed decisions and actions related to community and economic development funding and programs; make presentations to elected officials, appointed bodies, and others regarding program models and service needs.
• Respond to inquiries from City departments, private citizens, and others.
• Prepare and present staff reports to the City Council regarding grant activities; including a year-end compilation summarizing City-wide grant activities and accomplishments.
• Develop and implement programs for grant administration including group participation, meetings with City Council and committees, and various other functions.
• Perform related duties as required.

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*
Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, industrial relations, or a related field.

*Each year of additional relevant work experience can substitute for one year of the education requirement. 
Work Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in state or local government relations, supplemented by grant development or foundation management experience.

To Apply:Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobsby March 26, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627. Examination Process:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) DetailsThe T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. TheT&E must be submitted online at the time of application. 

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.

• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.Testing Accommodation: If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.

Employee/Veteran Preference (In the event of Tie Scores):

On promotional examinations, in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, an employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application. 

Seniority Points:

Employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows: 

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

Appointment and Certification: Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Health & Safety Statement:

The health and well-being of our employees, our families, and the community we serve is of utmost importance to the City. Please be aware that many roles at the City of Reno include interacting with members of the public, including close contact with vulnerable individuals. The City of Reno has implemented numerous strategies to minimize the spread of COVID-19, and other contagious diseases. Vaccination is recognized as an effective method for reducing the likelihood of infection, and limiting the severity of disease. While we have lifted the vaccination requirement for new employees, the City of Reno encourages all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes boosters recommended by the CDC.

QUESTIONS/UPDATES: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.