Senior Project Manager (Office of Management, Budget, & Grants)
City of Hartford, CT
·Yesterday
- Salary
- $83k – $106k/yr
- Location
- CT 06103, CT, CT, US
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Vacancy is in the Office of Management, Budget, and Grants. Under Administrative direction, manages a significant project within the grants department and in collaboration with internal departments, coordinates grants through their lifecycle (i.e. application, award, implementation, reporting) ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions. Manage administrative aspects of awarded grants, including building a repository for future project reference within the tracking, reporting finances, and project outcomes using our online grants system (EUNA) and financial system (MUNIS). Coordinate and communicate with project teams and other city departments (e.g. Finance) to ensure grant-funded projects are progressing as planned. Provide oversight and ensure compliance with all grant implementation and reporting as required by funders e.g. Federal and State government, foundation/corporate donors. Develop and maintain professional relationships with grant-making organizations. Develop and maintain professional relationships with grant-making organizations. Direct experience with federal agencies such as HUD, DOJ, FEMA, HHS is preferred. Generate, analyze and disseminate reports documenting grant utilization and outcomes. Provide training and guidance to departments/staff around grant processes and management. Oversight of preparation and submission of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and organizational goals. Maintain and update commonly used grant portals. Provide RFP support for on-call grant-writer list. Evaluate grant-writer proposals. Research and identify potential sources of grant funding from both public and private entities.
The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required.
This is a HMEA position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.
The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application. All parts of the examination will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure the following:Knowledge of:
- Project management concepts, principles and practices.
- Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to project activities.
- Fiscal management, grants management, budgeting, public health management, financial markets and investments and Human Resources.
Skill in:
- Performing complex analyses and research independently.
- Communicating clearly in both oral and written form.
- Utilizing Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to:
- Lead other professionals in the functions of project management.
- Plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate professional staff.
- Locate and compile information data or facts from specialized sources.
- Apply contractual language, as needed, to work to ensure compliance.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, business representatives and the general public.
Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Project Management or a closely related field AND five (5) years of full-time, responsible professional experience significantly related to grants management, grant compliance, or management of grant-funded project or programs.
In the absence of a four-year degree, full-time, professional direct experience in the specific area of assignment may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a basis of one (1) year of experience for each year of the educational requirement.
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
- Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
- All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
- Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
- Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES
- Benefits include: health and life insurance, retirement options, voluntary benefit programs, and paid leave.
- Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
- Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
- Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
- An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Skills
ExcelComplianceProject Management