Grants Analyst
City of Pittsburgh
Grants Analyst
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Grants Analyst
Salary
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Exempt, Full Time
Job Number
24-GAOB-01
Department
Office of Management and Budget
Opening Date
12/18/2024
Closing Date
1/8/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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POSITION SUMMARY
Works in the Office of Management and Budget under the direction of the Grants Manager. Coordinates funding strategies with the Mayor’s Office, Chief Financial Officer, and Department Directors. Performs all activities related to grants management, including research, identification, application, coordination, tracking, reporting, and close out.
Department: Office of Managment and Budget
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $ 68,162 - $74,069 per year
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
+ Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, and completed supplemental questions.
+ A resume, cover letter and writing sample must be submitted as attachments to your completed application.
+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in grants related work - writing, managing, researching, or a closely related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, Writing, Literature or related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is six (6) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: None required for this position.
POSITION DUTIES
+ Helps to develop strategies to obtain federal, state, and local grants for the City of Pittsburgh.
+ Researches information and data necessary for grant applications and grant reporting.
+ Assists City departments, agencies, authorities, and outside organizations with the completion of grant applications, which may include supplementing, editing, and organizing documents written by others.
+ Completes and submits grant applications.
+ Assists departments with monitoring post-award grant compliance. Follows up with funding agencies and department staff as necessary. Ensures timelines are met. Works with City departments, agencies, authorities, and outside organizations to complete performance reports.
+ Actively solicits feedback from all stakeholders throughout the grant application and post award process to ensure that goals and timelines are being met.
+ Assists in the administration of compliance and reporting processes related to grant management, including, but not limited to: preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), audit reports, quarterly reports, etc.
+ Assists City personnel with drawdowns and transfers related to grants.
+ Reviews grant budget and staffing requests (i.e., personnel requisitions and transactions, travel and training requests, capital equipment, facility and vehicle requests).
+ Tracks and manages grant funded positions, ensuring that Departments are aware of personnel implications.
+ Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, legislation, etc., utilizing financial, database, and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., JD Edwards, Access, Excel, etc.).
+ Maintains necessary records, files, reports, databases, calendars, and resource materials pertinent to Grants Office activities.
+ Assists in production of budget documents and other financial reports, as needed.
+ Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policies.
+ Performs other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
+ Pension
+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Vacation
+ Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
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Do you have at least two (2) years of full time experience in grant writing, grant administration/management, policy analysis, project analysis, project /program management or a closely related field?
+ Grant Writing
+ Grant Administration
+ Grant Management
+ Policy Analysis
+ Project Management
+ Program Management
+ Other
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If so, please explain experience in detail.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, English, Writing, Literature or a related field?
+ Public Affairs
+ Public Policy
+ Business Administration
+ Communications
+ Journalism
+ English
+ Writing
+ Literature
+ Other
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Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
+ Yes
+ No
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Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.
+ Yes
+ No
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City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710
Website
http://www.pghjobs.net
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