Serves as a liaison between internal and funding agency staff to answer and resolve grant-related questions and concerns. Remains up-to-date on relevant federal, state and local guidance. Coordinates grant reviews with department staff to monitor compliance with federal, state and local requirements, including analyzing grant expenditures and activities. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure proper setup of grant awards in core financial system. Supports post-award administration, including modification and/or amendment requests. Assists in the development of grant-related policies and procedures. Provides training and technical assistance to internal staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Performs subrecipient and contract monitoring activities in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

Coordinates necessary approvals from the grant review committee. Works with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to oversee grant writing efforts and develop funding request materials, including standard federal forms, work plans and budgets, and to confirm compliance with grant guidelines. Submits grant applications with all required supporting documentation by relevant deadlines to funding entities for award consideration. Coordinates legal review of certifications and assurances, city council approval of grant awards and development of associated budget requests in collaboration with the budget office. 

Meets with internal stakeholders to gather information about funding needs and priorities. Identifies potential funding opportunities by completing grant prospect research, including state, federal and private funding opportunities. Analyzes grant program guidelines, including eligible uses of funds. Assists in the development of the City of Boise’s funding strategy. 

Prepares and submits necessary materials to funding agencies to fulfill reporting requirements. Assists with grant closeout activities. Supports internal staff with audit-related inquiries. Compiles, maintains and files grant-related records, including documentation and correspondence, in accordance with policies and procedures. 

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Ability to:

• Communicate and coordinate with various operational teams;
• Operate specialized accounting/budgeting software
• Prepare concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies
• Prioritize own workload in order to meet various deadlines
• Read, understand and follow policies and procedures
• Work independently and in a team environment using appropriate discretion and judgment
• Perform accounting operations and complex account adjustments
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Advanced level of knowledge of principles, methods and practices of grants management as well as experience with the Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200) or other federal funding sources and related regulatory compliance requirements.


 

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Employees will sit and stand.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions.