Federal & Grants Administrator (Grant Administrator)

Posting Expires : 10 / 20 / 25 Salary Range : $63,401.31- $88,972.89 General Description and Classification Standards : The Federal and Grants Administrator - Under the direction of the FTA and Grants Manager will coordinate with capital project managers to formulate and prepare Grant funding applications and proposals for Federal, State, and Nontraditional financial assistance. The Federal and Grants Administrator will coordinate with Capital Project Managers to obtain the initial information and documentation for the National Environmental Policy Act. The Federal and Grants Administrator will assist the FTA and Grants Manager with preparing correspondence for the environmental review process and will work interactively with the FTA and Grants Manager and grantor agency staff to secure required approvals and facilitate follow-up actions to obtain grant award for capital projects. The Federal and Grants Administrator will assist with the monitoring and tracking of Grantor inquiries and requests for project information and assist FTA and Grants Manager with responding in a timely manner. The Federal and Grants Administrator will assist with the development of FTA milestone progress reports and federal financial reports. The Federal and Grants Administrator will also assist The FTA and Grants Manager and Capital Project Managers with researching and identifying innovative funding opportunities for the implementation of capital projects. Supervision Received : This is an entry level professional capable of carrying out assignments with guidance and instructions from the FTA and Grants Manager. Performs work with review and approval from FTA and Grants Manager. Decision Making : Follows verbal and written instructions and uses capital projects grant management procedures and the City of Atlanta’s Grants Administrative Guide Policies and Procedures to accomplish tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Gathers information needed to draft Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant applications to input in the FTA’s Transit Award ManagementSystem (TrAMS). Researches, analyzes and communicates existing and proposed Federal / State grant program policies, regulations and requirements to FTA andGrants Manager. Obtains required information from Capital Project Managers to draft initial documents for submittal to grantor agency for environmental reviewand approval. Develops and oversees Grant Status Report to assist with monitoring and tracking of Grantor inquiries and requests for project information.Prepares required Milestone Reports on project progression and fiscal spending and inputs information in the FTA Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) and other Grantor Agency’s grant systems. Assist with preparation for Federal, State, and other Grantor Agency Audits, including Financial Management Oversight, Procurement System Reviews, Triennial Reviews and Site Visits. Assists with updating Grant Management Procedures for Capital Projects with FTA assistance. Coordinates, formulates and prepares effective grant / funding applications / proposals for Federal, State and Nontraditional financial assistance. Identifies, researches and recommends new potential sources of grant assistance for capital projects. Performs other related duties assigned.Knowledge Skills and Abilities : This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact and communicate with Project Managers, Federal, State, and other Grantor agency staff in person and in telephoneconversation. Ability to create grant status and monitoring reports and effectively communicate and present information to Grants Program Manager. Ability to draft grant proposals and applications for financial assistance in high paced environment Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential with an exceptional ability in the use of Microsoft Excel. Minimum Qualifications : Education and Experience : 1. A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, Accounting, Finance or in a related field 2. Three (3) years of experience in drafting / preparing grants applications for submittal to Federal, State, and other Grantor agency is required. 3. Must be able to communicate effectively with Capital Project Managers. Preferred Requirements : Experience with FTA’s Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) is preferred. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grants preferred. Work Schedule : This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites / facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.