ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the Grants Manager by reviewing grants to ensure fiscal and programmatic compliance with federal, state and private grant policies, rules and regulations. Coordinates and conducts onsite monitoring reviews with City divisions. Provides assistance to each division during formal site visits by grantor agencies. Establishes and implements internal controls to monitor grant awards. Provides divisions with technical assistance for the fiscal reporting of grant awards and the grants close-out process. Conducts quarterly grant compliance workshops on internal controls, grant reimbursements and grant close-outs. Requires ability to read, interpret, and apply federal regulations. Coordinates all activities pertaining to the compliance of grant funds, including searching and identifying availability of grants and funding sources for existing and proposed programs and projects. Prepares reports to track grants awarded, ongoing projects, and related budgets to ensure compliance with grant specifications. Keeps abreast of available grants and federal, state, and local legislation that may impact grant funding. Develops applicable policies and procedures to coordinate and control grant compliance processes. Utilizes various computer software applications to create documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, databases, etc. in the grant compliance process. Coordinates divisions grant liaison meetings. Develops grant-related materials and conducts training workshops.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Provides work direction to clerical staff and intern(s) who assist with grant compliance. @@ Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, and telephone required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment. Work involves interaction with grant liaisons, grantor agencies and staff members at all levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field and six (6) years’ experience in accounting, budget or grant management; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Experience with various computer software applications required.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. 
 
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