Federal and Grants Administrator

Job Description

Job Expires : 9 / 7 / 24

Salary Range : $62,988.03 - $83,984.04

General Description and Classification Standards

The Federal and Grants Administrator - Under the direction of the FTA and Grants Manager will coordinate with capital project managers to formulate and prepare Grant funding applications and proposals for Federal, State, and Nontraditional financial assistance. The Federal and Grants Administrator will coordinate with Capital Project Managers to obtain the initial information and documentation for the National Environmental Policy Act. The Federal and Grants Administrator will assist the FTA and Grants Manager with preparing correspondences for the environmental review process and will work interactively with the FTA and Grants Manager and grantor agency staff to secure required approvals and facilitate follow-up actions to obtain grant award for capital projects. The Federal and Grants Administrator will assist with the monitoring and tracking of Grantor inquiries and requests for project information and assist FTA and Grants Manager with responding in a timely manner. The Federal and Grants Administrator will assist with the development of FTA milestone progress reports and federal financial reports. The Federal and Grants Administrator will also assist The FTA and Grants Manager and Capital Project Managers with researching and identifying innovative funding opportunities for the implementation of capital projects. The Perform other duties as assigned.

This is an entry level professional capable of carrying out assignments with guidance and instructions from the FTA and Grants Manager. This is a single position and not part of a promotional series.

Supervision Received

Performs work with review and approval from FTA and Grants Manager.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive; may perform other duties as assigned.)

• In coordination with Capital Project Managers gathers information needed to draft Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant applications to input in the FTA's Transit Award Management System (TrAMS).
• Researches, analyzes and communicates existing and proposed Federal / State grant program policies, regulations and requirements to FTA and Grants Manager.
• Obtain required information from Capital Project Managers to draft initial documents for submittal to grantor agency for environmental review and approval.
• Develop and oversee Grant Status Report to assist with monitoring and tracking of Grantor inquiries and requests for project information.
• Prepares required Milestone Reports on project progression and fiscal spending and inputs information in the FTA Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) and other Grantor Agency's grant systems.
• Assist with preparation for Federal, State, and other Grantor Agency Audits, including Financial Management Oversight, Procurement System Reviews, Triennial Reviews and Site Visits.
• Assist with updating Grant Management Procedures for Capital Projects with FTA assistance.
• Coordinates, formulates and prepares effective grant / funding applications / proposals for Federal, State and Nontraditional financial assistance.
• Identifies, researches and recommends new potential sources of grant assistance for capital projects.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

Decision Making

Follows verbal and written instructions and uses capital projects grant management procedures and the City of Atlanta's Grants Administrative Guide Policies and Procedures to accomplish tasks.

Leadership Provided

N / A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree is required. Experience in drafting / preparing grants applications for submittal to Federal, State, and other Grantor agency is required. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grants preferred. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education & Experience

Experience with FTA's Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential with an exceptional ability in the use of Microsoft Excel. Must be able to communicate effectively with Capital Project Managers.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Salary : $62,988 - $83,984