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Grants Analyst

Salary

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location

Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-1015

Department

Financial Services

Opening Date

10/15/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to assist in the submission of and implementation of grants in the City of Boynton Beach. This position will assist with special projects in the pre-award planning and preparation, and the post-award financial and administrative work related to City-wide grants.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conduct administrative operations of citywide grant programs. Works with the Grants Manager to ensure the City is operating in compliance with laws and regulations as required by federal, state, local granting agencies.

Supports the coordination, planning, and preparation of grant proposals, assist with funding applications for various departments; prepares necessary documentation to substantiate funding requests. Researches viable grant opportunities and assists the Grants Manager with grant applications.

Maintains specialized grant database and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, performance, and related statistical information; ensures all grant correspondence, files, reports, and tasks are recorded and regularly updated. Sets up project goals, reports, and other required tasks and deliverables in the grant database.

Perform a range of routine duties to include accounting, financial, compliance and administrative functions in support of programs and projects funded by grants. Reconciles grant financial records with general ledger; prepares/reconciles monthly/quarterly reports as-needed. Prepares grant related journal entries.

Provides information and assistance to the public related to grant programs, procedures, forms, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints; research problems and initiates problem resolution. Attends meetings as needed. Provides administrative and technical support to the Grants Manager, finance team and other city departments. Assists with special projects as needed.

Exercises sound independent judgement and works within established guidelines with little or no direct supervision.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Liaison between the city, community organizations, and residents to identify needs related to community development and affordable housing for low-income residents including subrecipient activities and income certification.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, greeting visitors and making copies.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; provides backup coverage in absence of other departmental staff members.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or closely related field; and

supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training that includes public grant coordination; grant writing; grant accounting, research;

or

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Minimum qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following preferred qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous grant administration with a municipality or other government agency.

Supplemental Information

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Able to prepare accurate and thorough written reports.

Understands and accurately follows brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Possesses effective speaking skills in a variety of situations.

Establishes and maintains harmonious relationships with supervisors, peers, customers, owners and tenants, City officials, city departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the public as needed.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Student Loan Forgiveness

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Care Plan

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Accidental Death and

Dismemberment Insurance

• City Pension Plan

• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 457 Savings Plan (three options)

• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation

• Bonus Vacation Hours

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

• Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)

• On-site Training Program

• Wellness Program

• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans

• Credit Union

• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan

• Flexible Spending Account

• Direct Deposit

• Social Security

Student Loan Forgiveness

Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance

The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance

Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans

The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans

Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability

The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation

All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding)

The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program

The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

CreditUnion

All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

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Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or closely related field

• Yes

• No

  02

  Two (2) years previous experience and/or training that includes public grant coordination; grant writing; grant accounting, research

• Yes

• No

  03

  Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

• Yes

• No

  04

  Previous grant administration with a municipality or other government agency.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Boynton Beach

Address

100 E. Ocean Ave

City Hall - Human Resources

Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

Phone

5617426275

5617426275

Website

http://www.boynton-beach.org

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