Grant Administrator

https://cityofolean.gov/departments/human-resources/job-listings/

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Research, draft and submit grant proposals for departments and programs within the City;
• Confers with local authorities, and civil and business leaders in order to encourage development activities;
• Assures Mayor and City Council and contractors compliance with all local, state and federal codes, rules and regulations governing or associated with the Comprehensive Grant Program;
• Assembles development information from statistical and demographic sources, questionnaires, and a variety of publications and agencies;
• Presents project and funding updates to City Council;
• Responsible for contracting award process to include advertisement, bid openings and award of construction contracts;
• Inspects work in progress and assures that work is in accordance with the City’s objectives for cost, time and quality;
• Collaborates with leadership in the maintenance of financial records for the program;
• Collaborates with City Planning Board, Industrial Development Agency and other community development groups as directed;
• Responsible for all reporting requirements to local, state and federal governments;
• Purchases material, supplies and equipment budgeted in the Grant Program but which are not covered under general construction contracts;
• Reviews invoices for materials and equipment for accuracy and payment;
• Conducts daily inspections of work in progress to assure compliance with plans, specifications, intent of design and other contract documents;
• Participates in job meetings with architects, engineers and contractors to monitor progress and resolve differences;
• Speaks before community groups and other gatherings to further the economic growth and understanding of development programs in Cattaraugus County;
• FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices used in community development programs; working knowledge of geographic, social and economic structure of the city; working knowledge of grant application methods and procedures; ability to create and implement community development projects; ability to prepare detailed reports and complete complex forms and applications; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; ability to conduct research and gather and analyze data; ability to read and understand complex material; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; resourcefulness; initiative; physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
• A. Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience involving the administrative functions of large-scale projects or three years of experience in planning, economic development or grant writing; OR
• B. Possession of an associate degree and five years of experience involving the administrative functions of large-scale projects or five years of experience in planning, economic development or grant writing; OR
• NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the New York State Civil Service website. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT: In agencies where required, possession and maintenance of an appropriate class Driver’s license – or – ability to otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job in a timely and efficient manner

Pay: $27.13 - $30.14 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $30