Location: Flint,MI, USA
DESCRIPTION
Performs technical work related to program activity delivery and implementation, contract development and management, grant documentation, and payment review, tracking and reporting for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded programs administered by and within the City of Flint.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares APRA work plans, budgets, resolutions, contracts, and other necessary documents required for the successful execution and implementation of grant and project/program activities.
* Completes all required due diligence activities necessary to implement ARPA projects/programs in compliance with federal regulations.
* Works in partnership with subrecipient agencies that receive federal funding to ensure timely contract documents and payment request submission to the City.
* Facilitates communication within and between City Departments and sub-recipient agencies to ensure eligibility and proper documentation of ARPA projects/programs.
* Communicates concerns and questions to and from City Departments and subrecipient agencies and actively works toward resolution.
* Develops a clear process for tracking and reporting on assigned projects/programs.
* Analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets demographic, housing, economic, and development data; prepares relevant reports as necessary; uses information to make recommendations on program priorities.
* Responsible for interpreting program and regulatory requirements to subrecipient agencies and stakeholders as necessary.
* Manages and oversees complex and multi-faceted projects/programs, and acts as liaison to City Departments and subrecipient agencies as necessary.
* Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or a closely related field.
* Minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible public grant implementation and/or management experience.
OR
* Three (3) years of private-sector financial contract oversight.
* Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
* Knowledge of federal programs and regulations and the ability to analyze and interpret regulations and implement programs within the regulatory framework.
* Knowledge of the form and content of legal documents such as contracts, leases, deeds, and related documents.
* Ability to operate technical database programs, such as BS&A or comparable financial Management Information Systems (MIS) applications or programs.
* Ability to operate Microsoft Office Suite programs.
* Ability to learn, retain, and apply complex information, terminology, policies, and procedures.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Maintain composure under difficult circumstances.
* Work effectively with a wide variety of people on a broad scope of issues.
* Effectively manages priorities of project activities and deadlines and coordinates completion with other staff.
* Possess strong attention to detail, initiative, and self-motivation.