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1 Job Announcement Grants Manager Opens: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Closes: Open until filled Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $33.00—$36.00/hour Competitive Benefits Package—see page 5-6 Under the direction of the HR-Finance Director, the Grants Manager performs a variety of technical, professional, and complex administrative duties related to writing, securing, and coordinating the compliance of various entity-managed federal, state, local, and private grants. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume with cover letter and references to: [EMAIL REDACTED] OR Millcreek Human Resources Attn: Stephanie Bond 1330 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 POSITION(S) SUPERVISED: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Plan, implement, administer, coordinate, monitor, report on, and evaluate the specific activities of all assigned grant financial and administrative functions. 2. Utilize search tools and attend local meetings to identify possible grant opportunities. 3. Meet with department heads, engineers, and other City staff to evaluate grant feasibility and to determine the scope and need for projects. 4. Serve as a liaison between Millcreek and Salt Lake County to ensure compliance of CDBG requirements and of expenditures for CDBG hard cost allocations from Salt Lake County. 5. Manage grant writing activities for federal, state, local, and private funding. 6. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state accounting and financial reporting requirements. 7. Develop procedures and systems for the effective administration of grants to ensure compliance. 8. Monitor grant budgets and appropriations, calculate budget adjustments, and make recommendations for grant budget amendments. 9. Monitor grant expenditures for allowability; monitor grant revenue and coordinate and prepare draws of funds for approval and submittal. 10. Ensure compliance with grant maintenance efforts and/or matching funding requirements. 11. Coordinate the internal approval of applications; assist with preparation and submission of proposals including budget preparation and compliance with all requirements, and coordination with federal, state, local, and private grant officials. 12. May provide in-house training and technical assistance related to all grant activities. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 13. Develop and present periodic reports (i.e. newsletters, annual reports, brochures), presentations, and reviews of program impact and progress; distribute reports to various executives, administrators, affected departments, and grantor agencies, as necessary. May present at city council meetings. 14. May work with outside consultants on specific grant applications. 15. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: a. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in business administration, accounting, finance, or closely related field; AND b. Two years’ experience in finance, accounting, grantsmanship, or related field. 2. Special Qualifications: a. Valid Utah Class D Driver’s License required. 3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: a. Ability to read and interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and requirements for governmental accounting and grant administration. b. Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel), internet applications, and applicable organizational software. c. Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. d. Skill in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands, and the ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. e. Ability to pay close attention to detail; ability to research, compile, and develop clear, concise, and accurate reports and associated documentation. f. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and follow through with minimal direction. g. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. h. Effective organizational skills. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Light physical effort and usually comfortable working positions. Local travel may be required to attend meetings. 2. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 3. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. 4. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 5. Attendance/Work Schedule: Employee is expected to work normal business hours Monday through Friday. Incumbent may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends to attend city council meetings, etc. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICY AND APPLICABLE LAW. CRIMINAL OFFENSES WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY A CANDIDATE FROM CITY EMPLOYMENT. E-Verify. Millcreek participates in the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program Verify). If hired, your continued employment will be contingent upon confirmation of your eligibility through the E-Verify system. Equal Opportunity Employer. Millcreek is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy- related conditions, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification or status protected by law. ADA. To request accommodation under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), please contact the ADA Coordinator at [EMAIL REDACTED] or call [PHONE REDACTED]. Veteran’s Preference. Refer to Title 71 UCA 10 as amended for eligibility requirements for veteran’s preference. If you claim veteran preference, you must submit a copy of Form DD-214, certifying honorable veteran status. If you claim disabled veteran preference, you must also submit a letter of verification from the Veteran’s Administration dated within the last 90 days. A spouse or unmarried widow or widower of a veteran must also submit a copy of their marriage license as well as the DD-214. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 About Millcreek Millcreek incorporated as a municipal government in December 2016. Located in Salt Lake County, Millcreek is Utah’s 12th largest city with a population of approximately 63,000 people. The diversity of people and access to resources provided to the residents of Millcreek are unparalleled. Many of Millcreek’s neighborhoods were founded by pioneers whose descendants continue to live here and welcome the “new American” population to bring rich cultural experiences. A hub for outdoor recreation, Millcreek residents have outstanding access to year-round recreational activities, along with a strong sense of community and volunteerism which make the City an amazing community that our residents are proud to call home. The city’s borders stretch from eastern Millcreek Canyon all the way to the Jordan River in the west, with Salt Lake City to the North and Murray and Holladay cities to the south. Visit millcreek.us for more information about the city and services provided. Did you know? The inventor of the television, Philo T. Farnsworth, worked at the Baldwin Radio Factory in the early 1920’s, located at 3474 South 2300 East in Millcreek. Millcreek is home to St. Mark's hospital, the City's largest employer. St. Mark's employs over 1,500 people, which has helped create a prominent medical hub within the city boundaries. Millcreek runs from the Jordan River to Millcreek Canyon, which supports Millcreek's motto "connected by nature." It is no wonder that Millcreek is home to many outdoor recreation businesses. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6