Senior Grants Writer and Program Specialist

Metro is seeking a Senior Grants Writer and Program Specialist to assist in the planning, coordination and creation of federal, state and local grant applications and award contracts. This includes grant criteria analysis, data gathering, grant writing, contract creation and partnership building. The position also includes financial reporting, monitoring of spending, budget amendments and revisions and funding drawdowns including tracking the proportionate share of federal, state and local funding for each project.

JOB DUTIES :

• Prepare for and write grant applications and sub-recipient agreements.
• Coordinate grant projects with project managers of other Departments within SORTA and potential external partners
• Research topics related to grant application capital projects to enhance understanding and depth of applications
• Identify grants that support SORTA's overall mission
• Assist with capital project and operational long term grant planning to meet SORTA's strategic needs
• Identify and work with potential community partners
• Respond to questions from cost center managers relating to capital plans and grant funding.
• Assist with grant funding agreements as needed.
• Oversee the submission of projects to the State Transportation Improvement Program - ensuring submissions are accurate, complete and timely in support of the planned grant funding
• The ability to track project funding - including an estimated budget against approved funding and actual spend.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with appropriate personnel at federal, state and local / regional funding agencies.
• Have the ability to track important legislative research
• Assist in the tracking of grant and sub-grant funding, expenditures, outstanding balances and related variances, and the closing of grants.
• Prepare and file required federal and state grant financial and project status reporting as needed.
• Assist in preparation and / or coordination, with other departments, any documentation required in support of the FTA Triennial reviews.
• Perform other grant duties as assigned.
• Assist in the development of strategies to meet or exceed organizational and department performance goals and objectives, monitor results, and recognize employee, department and organization accomplishments.
• Model, facilitate and encourage exemplary internal and external customer service, open communication, collaboration, participation and professional development among staff.
• Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran.
• Have the ability to work in compliance with Metro's safety and security policies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s )

Education / Experience :

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Computer Skills

Working knowledge of relational databases, spreadsheets, email applications, and Microsoft Office

Accounting Ability

Basic ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles

Work Environment

Combination of office and Remote work atmosphere

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Metro is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.