What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Administrator position at Town of Parker?
Salary : $63,450.00 - $88,830.00 Annually
Location : CO 80138, CO
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 1463-25
Department : Finance Department
Division : Finance (1014151)
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Please come join the Finance Department as a Grants Administrator. Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work / life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for highly complex, detailed work identifying needs that may be addressed through contribution or grant funding opportunities. This position researches and applies for grant funding and manages the grant recipient process from application to closeout including disbursement, tracking and reporting.
Examples of Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.
- Researches and identifies Townwide grant funding opportunities and grant funding needs.
- Leads related strategic planning efforts to determine appropriateness and sustainability of potential grant opportunities.
- Collaborates with Town departments on grant applications; assists with grant writing.
- Provides timely and accurate reporting on all grants; prepares budget documents for grant applications, progress reports, reimbursement requests, post award reports, and reconciliation.
- Monitors expenditures on grants; oversees and evaluates grant usage.
- Provides administrative support, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations in additional to Town policies and grant terms and conditions.
- Assists in the coordination of the Single Audit, if required; coordinates periodic funding agency audits and prepares responses to findings.
- Serves as subject matter expert, furthering townwide knowledge related to the full cycle grants process.
- Serves as point of contact for all grant-related inquiries, including initial review of terms and conditions related to grant applications.
- Creates and maintains a contribution and grants manual to provide documentation for grants best practices and requirements.
- Maintains Town federal registrations and documentation including annual SAM.gov registration, grants.gov, and other required grant portals.
- Serves as finance representative on the Incident Management Team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and / or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Business, or related field, supplemented by three (3) years of experience in research / grants administration, reporting and / or direct grant writing (preferably across multiple service areas and / or organizations), or other functional roles related to grant funding.
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use of a computer, copier, fax machine, scanning machines, telephone, and other office equipment.
Physical Demands
Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasionally reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires minimal physical activity with light lifting, pulling, and pushing up to twenty (20) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. The employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Environment
Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in this environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Additional Information
This position is eligible to participate in the Town's Flexible Work Arrangement program!
Recruitment Timeline : (subject to change)
Hiring Salary Range : $63,450 - $76,140
Full Salary Range : $63,450 - $88,830
Please contact jobs@parkerco.gov with questions regarding this position.
The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You may enroll in the Town of Parker benefits if you are classified as a full-time employee and have completed the eligibility waiting period of 30 days. Coverage will begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The generous benefits package includes : medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary term life insurance, 401(a) retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, educational assistance program, employee assistance program and a family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and / or Field House. Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and the summary plan descriptions, which are subject to annual budget and appropriations by Town Council.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Business, or related field, supplemented by three (3) years of experience in research / grants administration, reporting and / or direct grant writing (preferably across multiple service areas and / or organizations), or other functional roles related to grant funding?
Please briefly describe your experience researching and identifying grant funding opportunities / needs from application to closeout :
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Salary : $63,450 - $88,830
