Grants Analyst

Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 07/13/2023 5:00 PM EST

TO APPLY: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. Click here to apply online. 

The City of Charlottesville is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Grants Analyst who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring amount is between $48,607.26 to $67,243.45 annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the ‘benefits’ tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This position performs responsible, professional, and administrative work involving development and administration of grant programs to city departments, agencies and offices by request. The position will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as support the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. Position responsibilities also include but are not limited to preparation of proposals and grant applications; researching, identifying, and responding to public and private grant opportunities in areas that support City of Charlottesville’s programs; and supporting the collection, analysis, tracking, monitoring, and reporting data on the performance of program activities.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Grants Program Manager. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate technical and clerical personnel. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently, with diverse functional areas and more specialization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Policy Studies, Finance, Urban Planning, Accounting or closely related field. (Minimally, a High School diploma or GED equivalency plus additional relevant work experience required).
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, grant planning, or similar area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience demonstrating a record of securing new funding opportunities preferred.
• Grant Writing experience or Grant Management Certification a plus.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license by employment start date preferred.
• Preference for previous experience soliciting and managing federal and state grant programs and federal program compliance such as: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME planning and administration, Section 3, Davis-Bacon Act, and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act).

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.

Skills Required

Skills:

• Knowledge of federal and state programs and related grant application and administration, including but not limited to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan requirements and Fair Housing, Annual Performance Report, Annual Action Plan, and Section 3.
• General knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of grants.
• General knowledge of federal, state and private agency grant application, submission, approval, reporting and management of funds.
• General knowledge of the functions and programs of municipalities.
• Working knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Problem-solving skills to apply standard procedures to clearly defined problems.
• Organizational and strategic planning skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet a variety of deadlines.
• Reading comprehension to read standard business English.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), and database management skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present and explain procedures, rules, and the results of research, effectively in oral, written and graphic form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city, state and federal officials, community and business leaders, contractors, city officials, coworkers, and the general public.
• Ability to utilize modern office equipment, methods, and procedures and in managing files and records.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively.
• Ability to research, gather, interpret, and analyze facts and/or data on a variety of subject matters and to assemble reports and presentations.