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Job Summary
Responsible for moderately complex duties related to the development, coordination, and administration of grants thatincludes; preparing, maintaining, and reporting grants; coordinating and evaluating grant applications to determine theappropriateness of each grant and its compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
Job Description
Overview
The Grant Compliance Representative performs moderately complex work in the development, coordination, and general administration for various grant funds. Evaluates grant applications and grant compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
Essential Functions
1 Coordinates grant-funded programs and courts for the City of Dallas and reviews funding available through grants from governmental, state and federal agencies to determine feasibility of developing programs to supplement local annual budget allocations.
2 Coordinates with representatives of funding sources to apply for grant term extensions, grant agreements, applications or budget adjustments; consistently develops understanding of various grants and business processes to ensure compliance with grant administration and activities.
3 Interprets federal, state, and tribal government laws and regulations regarding grant contracts and administration; provides professional understanding and explanation and serves as an internal resource of various grant funded programs and their related requirements.
4 Reviews Grant applications for compliance with regulatory standards with internal policies and procedures; researches and reviews information submitted for Grant reimbursements.
5 Monitors and reconciles grant-funded expenses and revenue; analyzes, monitors, and makes recommendations on grants and build grants budgets; reviews grant applications for compliance and with regulatory standards and internal policies; prepares grant related agenda items for council and communicates with City departments, managers, outside auditors, vendors, and service providers to obtain necessary information.
6 Assists and supports the development and submission of accurate reports within defined federal timelines.
7 Reviews grant announcements, notice of funding opportunities, and requests for proposals.
8 Assists customers with Grant application processes and communicates policies and guidelines on grant reimbursements.
9 Conducts grant information seminars, workshops, meetings and training for prospective Grantees; attends and participates in a wide range of meetings and coordinates grant related activities.
10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of public administration and governmental environments.
2 Presentation skills in order to facilitate grant information seminars, workshops, meetings, and trainings
3 Ability to analyze operational and program statistics to assess effectiveness.
4 Ability to research and reconcile submitted grant reimbursement information for accurate payment processing
5 Ability to work with a wide range of collaborators and partners including agency/program staff, government, private and corporate funders, other non-profits, and affinity groups.
6 Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision and meet deadlines.
7 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
8 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree or higher a business, public administration or social science field.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in contract/grant administration or general accounting.
EQUIVALENCY(IES):
High school diploma or GED plus six (6) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
Associate's degree in any field plus four (4) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
Bachelor's or higher in a non-stated field plus (4) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (FOR DPD)
Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.
No FELONY or Class A MISDEMEANOR convictions.
No Class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.
No family violence convictions.
Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, Class A or Class B MISDEMEANOR.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.