Federal and Grants Administrator

Job Expires: 9/7/24

Salary Range: $62,988.03 - $83,984.04

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 correspondences 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. The Perform other duties as assigned.

This is an entry level professional capable of carrying out assignments with guidance and instructions from the FTA and Grants Manager. This is a single position and not part of a promotional series.

Supervision Received

Performs work with review and approval from FTA and Grants Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree is required. Experience in drafting/preparing grants applications for submittal to Federal, State, and other Grantor agency is required. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grants preferred. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education & Experience

Experience with FTA’s Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential with an exceptional ability in the use of Microsoft Excel. Must be able to communicate effectively with Capital Project Managers.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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• City of Atlanta

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