The position will support the UTA Coordinated Mobility Department staff in the application, award, and contracting processes for the FTA 5310 grant program and other transportation assistance programs. Establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with human services agencies, transportation providers and local government stakeholders. Assist in the management of federal funds granted to human services agencies and local governments to provide transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Oversee and implement the FTA 5310 compliance program for UTA 5310 subrecipients. Monitor subrecipients and provide risk assessments for future eligibility for grant funding. Process subrecipient invoices for payment. Manage other billing and invoicing processes for 5310 subrecipient local obligations. Provide grant process compliance support to subrecipients. Responsible for data collection and assisting with federal reports. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
BA/BS Degree in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, business, public administration, communications, English or related field required.
EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year experience with grants management, funding applications and/or proposals, federal compliance or related business writing
Knowledge:
A basic understanding of statistical analysis; math and accounting principles
Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Well-developed work organizational skills
Intermediate level proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Intermediate proficiency in Excel
Basic math and budgeting skills.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Suite and graphic design preferred.
Understanding or experience with federal grant programs required.
Understanding or experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights programs preferred.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse individuals and groups.
Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
Strong filing and organizational skills
Detail oriented.
Abilities:
Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to summarize and compile information and data into a logical, clear format
Ability to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and disciplined.
An understanding of local transportation, human service transportation; including transportation for seniors and individual with disabilities, and project management, as well as project funding, financing and budgeting preferred.
- OR -
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
UTAs benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:
Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.
For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefitsPay Range: $62,500.00If interested, apply before: May 3, 2024 by 5:59 p.m.* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.
