FORT BEND COUNTY DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION JOB TITLE: GRANTS and BUDGET MANAGER Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for overall management of grants, direction and coordination of all budget activities and supervision of relevant processes and staff within the department. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists Finance and Administration Manager with the preparation of the Annual County Budget; Prepares grant applications, including special projects and discretionary grant applications, program worksheets and other required materials; Manages County and department's grant budgets and forecasts; Monitors, identifies and processes budget revisions; Oversees open commitments and available budget funds to ensure timely spending; Oversees and ensures administrative staff is informed of changing grant activities or cost allocations. Responsible for the preparation and submission of various monthly, quarterly and annual grant reports, financial and milestone reports; Reviews and approves monthly credit card bank account reconciliation. Continually monitor general ledger activities and ensure expenses are allowable, revenues have been allocated to the appropriate grants and all transactions reconcile to Lawson and agency records. Researches and interprets Federal, State and Local rules and regulations to effectively develop, implement and oversees the financial processes of the department; Responsible for ensuring the department complies with the grants and financial management of the annual certifications and assurances as required under 49 USC Chapter 53 as well as compliance with applicable federal registers or circulars related to active or potential grant funds; Responsible for Financial Management and Technical capacity areas of the Federal Transit Administration Triennial Review; Responsible for actively participating in Fort Bend Countys Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Federal and State Single Audits. Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of automated fare collection and mobile ticket systems; Assists with developing standard operation procedures to validate financial transactions, ensures procedures in place to monitor and reduce fraud or loss. Ensures adequate internal control, compliance, and efficiency of day-to-day activities; Oversees and ensures administrative staff submit invoices and collect revenues promptly and in accordance with County Auditor rules and regulations. Directly supervise an administrative staff; Assigns tasks, provides training, guidance and direction as needed to ensure workflow efficiency; Approves time off requests, reviews and approves timesheets; Participates in the selection of assigned staff; Trains staff in their areas of work including methods, policies and procedures; Identifies, recommends and coordinates enrollment in training courses, seminars or other in-service programs to assist staff in improving work performance; Conducts employee performance appraisals; Investigates, prepares, conducts disciplinary and/or termination actions as required. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field. 4 years of job-related experience. Transit experience preferred. 10-Key by touch Proven proficiency with both oral and written communication skills. S rong accounting, analytical, problem-solving, budget, forecasting and management skills. Organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks a must. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

SALARY: $31.01 - $38.81 per hour, based on qualifications

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.