Description

The Grant Administrator monitors, audits, documents, and determines compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations specific to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This includes developing and maintaining program files and financial records, providing technical support to grantees, and monitoring and auditing of grantees to ensure in compliance with regulations. This position will also prepare documents and presentations for City Council and Council Committee Meetings, and will also be responsible for conducting outreach as part of the annual plan development process. The Grant Administrator leads the planning process and prepares related documents for miscellaneous plans and reports, and also develops and maintains records for labor and procurement standards and Environmental Reviews.  The position will also provide support for other internal and external grant programs as needed.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Management, or a related field is required.
• Two (2) years of experience in grant finance and accounting. Must demonstrate working knowledge of Federal OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Two (2) years with the Community Development Block Grant Program and/or other HUD Community Planning and Development Programs. Prior oversight of a major program is highly desirable.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities identified in this job posting may also be considered.

Additional Statements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.

The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.