Grants Administrator

Salary : $68,281.45 - $112,664.40 Annually

Location : Marietta, GA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 03884

Department : Department of Transportation (DOT)

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Grade Code : 114

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize, implement, monitor and evaluate grant funding plans for their assigned department.

Essential Functions

Monitor financial status of department grant awards : prepares and submits requests for reimbursements; monitors budget expenditures for grant compliance; prepares required financial reports and budget adjustments for grant awards; maintains accurate and complete grant files; and performs grant related special projects and audits.

Reviews and analyzes expenditures, invoices and pay documents to determine eligibility for grant reimbursement; prepares and submits grant reimbursement requests; monitors and tracks receipt of grant revenues to ensure timely receipt and accurate accounting.

Monitors and tracks expenditures of grant funds to ensure spending in accordance with grant regulations; reconciles grant balances; prepares and submits budget revisions, requests for grant extensions and grant close outs to allow for optimal utilization of funds.

Assists department officials in preparation of grant applications and proposals : prepares grant applications in accordance regulations, policies, and procedures; interprets, explains, applies, and ensures compliance with guidelines of granting agents and with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; submits grant applications, and quarterly and annual progress reports.

Recommends prioritization regarding capital projects as they related to the availability of grants funding; leads development of grant budgets and advises staff on how and where to budget funds for departmental and contingency purposes.

Identifies and solicits grants from government sources to support the various programs of the department : researches various sources to identify grant funding opportunities; determines availability of grant funding; secures and reviews funding source documents; researches specific goals, purposes, conditions, restrictions, and qualifications for eligibility of each grant opportunity; gathers cost estimates to develop proposed budgets; and evaluates potential success of funding opportunities; and determines or recommends whether to apply for various grant programs.

Coordinates agenda preparation and review : receives, reviews, writes, and edits agenda items to be presented to the Board of Commissioners (BOC); verifies accuracy and completeness of proposed agenda items; and reviews and submits items to appropriate personnel for approval and inclusion in BOC agenda.

Develops and implements preventative maintenance reconciliation process to identify and calculate preventative maintenance expenditures that are eligible for grant reimbursement; performs quarterly review of such expenditures to verify amounts expended as consistent with amount submitted for grant reimbursement in accordance with regulations.

Maintains current knowledge of industry, regulatory and legislative developments affecting transportation grant administration, budget coordination, and expenditure reporting functions to ensure application to areas of responsibility.

Compiles, maintains and updates financial and operational data for analysis to identify trends and / or problems; recommends possible actions and / or appropriate solutions accordingly.

Administers Federal and State transportation grants to include FTA, FAA, GDOT, and local grants; manages multiple complex grant agreements, prepares and submits grant milestone reports, amendments, budget revisions and grant proposals; ensures accurate, eligible and timely grant draw downs and reimbursements, including review of contract files, invoices and other accounting reports and documentation; provides leadership and coordination of Federal and State audits (e.g. Triennial Review).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Community Development, Marketing, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in grant development and administration and / or budget accounting, preferably in a public sector environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status

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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and / or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

Educational Background : Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N / A if this does not apply.

How many years of experience do you have in grant development and administration and / or budget accounting?

Please describe your experience in grant development and administration and / or budget accounting. Enter N / A if this does not apply.

Do you have experience working in a public sector environment?

Please describe in full detail your experience working in a public sector environment. Enter N / A if not applicable. "See resume : will not be accepted.

Explain your experience with the federal funding process, as related to a public transportation system. Enter N / A if not applicable.

Explain your experience with TRAMS and NTD. Enter N / A if not applicable.

Explain your understanding of the difference between operating and capital expenses, as related to a public transportation system. Enter N / A if not applicable.

Explain your experience with the Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR, Part 200). Enter N / A if not applicable.

Explain your understanding of federal procurement compliance, as related to a public transportation system. Enter N / A if not applicable.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements : a criminal background check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

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Salary : $68,281 - $112,664