Position Title:

GRANTS ACQUISTION AND PROJECT COORDINATOR

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO), incumbent monitors of multiple grants to ensure compliance with city financial processes as well as state and federal grant requirements.

About the Position:

This position requires flexibility in working hours, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration skills within a fast-paced and intense yet fulfilling environment. The person in this role will need to be flexible and dependable and willing to adjust .

About the Team:

The Finance Team is a supportive, collaborative, exciting place to work. There are ample opportunities for professional growth and unique experiences for the right proactive and ambitious candidate.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Under the guidance of the Deputy Controller, incumbent provides financial support for grants. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Actively seeks grant funding opportunities and researches, evaluates and makes recommendations on available sources of federal, state and private grant funding in the City's interest and for its use. Presents grant information to the Department and Division heads and other City Administrators or community organizations for final consideration.

• Prepares and submits grant proposals and grant applications. Serves as a City's liaison with federal, state and local agencies for the acquisition of grants.

• As needed, works with citizen groups, community groups, commercial sponsors and City departments to encourage and facilitate participation and support for implementation of incentive and commercial/industrial target area plans and programs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

  MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field such as accounting or finance and four years of experience in contract and/or grant management. Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

• Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles.

• Knowledge of administering and managing grants and contract policy, procedure, and guidelines under City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Federal grant regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and build consensus with diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.

• Ability to coordinate with and instruct others, as necessary, to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Ability to independently bring tasks and projects to a successful and timely resolution.

• May require minimum amounts of travel to and from meetings, trainings, and conferences.

• Occasional non-traditional working hours, which may include evening and weekend meetings.

  PREFERRED OUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior work experience in federal grant administration.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Light physical effort, comfortable working conditions, handling of light weights, intermittent sitting, standing and walking.

• Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of report deadlines and human behavior.

  This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$29.99 - $40.94

DEPARTMENT

Finance

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.