Salary: NegotiableLocation : 700 Poplar Street, GAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202400149Department: County Manager/Budget & Strategic PlanningOpening Date: 10/30/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummaryThe Grants Manager is responsible for managing and monitoring county grants. This position will be primarily responsible for submitting grant proposals and narratives, managing the grant award process, perform regular financial and compliance monitoring, submit grant reports, perform close-out process of awarded grants, facilitate grant audits, and supervise grant personnel. Work is performed independently under general supervision of the Budget Planning Officer and County Manager Staff.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks with Budget and Strategic Planning Department to establish and maintain budget and financial records on each Macon-Bibb County grant. Performs grant financial administration of all grant awards received by federal, state, and local agencies.
- Serves as a resource for granting agencies and department staff on grant budgeting, accounting, and reporting activity.
- Assists departments in preparing grant applications and proposals, reviews and submits proposed grant projects.
- Supervise grant personnel and grant personnel duties.
- Monitors county's compliance with terms and conditions of each active grant agreement.
- Works with department staff to ensure effective implementation of each grant.
- Maintains effective communication with grant program staff to obtain better knowledge of each administered grant.
- Performs grant-related post-award functions, including monthly and quarterly reimbursements and reconciliations of budget and expense analysis; coordinates grant closeout functions as required, including compliance monitoring, financial status reports, reimbursement requests, purchase order liquidations, and final reporting.
- Executes an established process for the use of funds awarded to ensure the County is in compliance with all funding requirements and guidelines. Coordinates and monitors the County's compliance with requirements applicable to federal, state, and local grant awards. Monitors each grant to ensure expenditure is in accordance with the agreed project with the appropriate budget.
- Reviews grant financial activity on a routine basis to determine spending patterns and funding availability.
- Maintains a comprehensive knowledge base of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to grant awards.
- Attends training to gain better understanding of current grant practices.
- Prepares information for the annual CAFR and Single Audit reports. Assists in providing audit support to the Budget and Planning Officer on all internal and external audits.
- Assist with county budget functions as necessary throughout the year.
- Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required.
Education, Training and ExperienceThe Grants Manager should possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required from an accredited college our university; supplemented by three years of experience in performing grant financial accounting and monitoring duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's LicenseSUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Yes.TRAVEL:The Grants Manager may be required to travel on occasion. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
- Ability to use computers and other electronic technology to receive, prioritize, organize, and transmit information.
- Capacity to work in both a group setting and on an individual basis
- Skilled in working under pressure to meet deadlines
- Must have strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook products.
- Proficient in effective oral and written communication.
- Ability to work effectively with members of all levels within the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities at one time and consistently achieve results on a timely basis.
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