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VCIF Hot Spot Grant Coordinator
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- Police Services
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- 2500000327 Requisition #
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general administrative direction of the Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) Director to oversee and administer the grant funds received from the State of Tennessee for violent crime intervention. Coordinates with various State and local departments to ensure financial and programmatic compliance with grant regulations. Reviews and approves procurement documents supported by grant funds. Communicates with Finance Director, grant staff, department heads, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Leads audit efforts for the department to ensure compliance. Coordinates the alignment of the VCIF programming with the city’s strategic goals for public safety in specific zip codes. Prepares draft audit reports for auditors. Facilitates corrective action plans to address deficiencies identified through site visits and audits to ensure compliance with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA). Oversees the completion of all grant reporting requirements. Maintains schedule of required reports and due dates. Approves personnel documents, journal entry adjustments, payment vouchers, and procurement contracts. Provides technical assistance to executives, department managers, staff, and other stakeholders on grant related issues. Keeps abreast of grant regulations to ensure compliance is maintained. Drives to various meetings, workshops, and hearings conducted by granting agencies as required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including speaking to the media and public. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer, telephone, and wireless technology. Requires the ability to operate an automobile.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment. Some travel to off-site meetings is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science or a related field and six (6) years of professional experience with grant administration and/or community development; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment. Working experience with financial planning is required. Working experience with evidence-based interventions is required.
Special Requirements on posting:
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. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION 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 House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
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.
Division: Police
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.
