Airport Planning & Grants Coordinator

Explores and maintains records of possible grant sources. Prepares grant applications and proposals, ascertaining departmental needs, determining staffing levels and budgets, and gathering other information necessary to the development of successful grant proposals. Reviews all grant applications for conformity to City of Cleveland grant policies and procedures. Develops, submits, and tracks relevant grant-related legislation. Monitors and evaluates grant-funded programs during the life of the grant to ensure compliance to grant conditions, funding source requirements, and goal achievements. Collects and maintains federally and state mandated data unique to each grant and prepares required reports. Recommends, develops, and initiates revisions whenever appropriate. Tracks expiration of current grants and submits renewal applications. Performs other job-related duties as required.Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university required.  Two years of full-time experience in grant writing and grant administration for a governmental or non-profit organization required.  (Substitution:  Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.)  Must be computer proficient and familiar with the Internet and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Access).  Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.  Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds.Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment. 
  
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• This position may require availability outside standard business hours for crisis response or major airport events.
• On-site presence at CLE is required to support airport operations and emergency response coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation 
  
• Previous experience in coordinating airport planning projects with state, regional, federal agencies, and airlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of FAA Advisory Circulars and industrial standards on airport passenger terminal, airside, landside elements planning, design and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the integration of long-term master plans and strategic objectives into both short and long-term development projects keeping in mind the impact on specified airports and to local/regional areas.
• Assumes responsibility for moderately complex projects or portions of more complex airport planning projects including but not limited to master plan initiatives, grants, and facility expansion.
• Monitors grant-funded projects to ensure adherence to grant requirements, and appropriate application of eligible funds to the proper grants.
• Organizes grant and planning files in an easily searchable, retrievable manner.
• Ensure all required documents are within the grant files for ease of grant close-outs.
• Facilitates development of on-airport and off-airport projects and ensures proper coordination between multiple agencies. 
• Analyzes financial documents.
• Coordinates property tax payment processing and parcel calculations for Airport properties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000