What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Grant/Contract Coordinator UN position at Finance & Admin Services?
Position Summary
The Emergency Management Grant and Contract Coordinator supports the City of Albuquerque’s emergency management goals by managing emergency-related grants, contracts, and financial compliance efforts. This position ensures the city remains well-resourced and aligned with federal, state, and local funding requirements while also serving in an operational capacity during emergency incidents and preparedness efforts.
This is an unclassified, at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Emergency Management or related field; and
Five (5) years of experience in state and federal grant programs and compliance standards.
Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center environment or supporting real-world emergency operations preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
May be required to work flexible hours including evening and weekends.
Must be able to report to the Emergency Operations Center during activations.
Preferred Knowledge
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant programs and compliance standards
- Principles and practices of grant preparation, development and monitoring
- Principles and practices of project management
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
- Federal and state grant application process and reporting systems.
- Methods of research, analysis and report writing techniques
- Computer programs, statistical reporting and data analysis/interpretation
- Familiar with the concepts and principles of Planning, Organizing, Equipping, Training, and Exercising (POETE)
- Operations of an Emergency Operations Center
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Coordinate the evaluation and monitoring of contracts, grants, and grant-funded programs
- Perform grant fiscal analysis
- Prepare clear, concise reports, and documents
- Analyze and Interpret Federal and State grant guidelines
- Prepare administrative and financial reports
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Present information in a clear, organized and convincing manner
- Effectively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation