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Police Grants Analyst Lead
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the Grants Police Manager to assist in developing grant proposals and grant applications. Ensures compliance with grant requirements through communicating with project managers, funders, and auditors. 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 grant funded procurement contracts to include amendments, extensions, encumbrances, and payments in accordance with the grant budget, accounting procedures, and risk management insurance requirements. Ensures the budgets are met within the appropriate guidelines. Conducts fiscal reporting of grant awards and the grants closeout process. Acts as a liaison between division and suppliers for the procurement of goods, services, and construction projects. Provides supervision and work direction to assigned staff in monitoring, documenting, evaluating performance, and ensuring progress on grant projects. Reviews and edits contract and reporting language to comply with grant guidelines. Writes grant proposals, budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials. Reports on progress of grant projects and responds to general questions regarding funding opportunities and requirement. Keeps abreast of available grants and federal, state, and local legislation that may impact grant funding. Develops and conducts training for applicable policies and procedures to coordinate and control grant compliance processes.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer and telephone.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance Administration, or any closely related field and five (5) years’ experience writing, editing, and managing grants with three (3) of the five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Working experience with various computer software applications required. All candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division.
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
