Leading and overseeing the City's grants management program is the core of this role, which focuses on securing and managing federal and state funding. This funding supports infrastructure, community development, and essential public services, making a significant impact in the City of St. Cloud.
Responsibilities
Oversee the City’s grants management program and compliance
Administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
Prepare competitive grant applications and required reporting
Collaborate with City departments, leadership, and community partners
Support strategic funding initiatives aligned with City priorities
Serve as the primary administrator for the grant management system
Assess new grant opportunities and applications to ensure alignment with City’s strategic priorities
Evaluate potential costs and benefits, including matching requirements, operating expenses, and potential program expansion
Write and develop grant proposals to secure funding from diverse programs and projects
Collaborate with external consultants hired by the City for technical or complex grant preparation
Provide direction in the establishment of a grant planning and development program, offering support and guidance to departmental staff
Ensure robust controls and systems are implemented to uphold compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts
Provide pre-planning and technical support to City departments, including reviewing applications for compliance, collaborating on narrative edits, developing timelines, facilitating communication with grantors, aligning grant proposals with City priorities, and offering guidance on budget details
Create, oversee, and coordinate a centralized grants management, tracking, and reporting system
Provide detailed information to City departments and external agencies, and effectively monitor all aspects of grant applications, reimbursements, reporting obligations, and performance metrics across all programs
Administer grant program funds through program analysis and financial reporting
Create and manage a master file containing all information related to funding administration
Collaborate with staff to optimize program implementation for efficient data collection, accurate and timely reporting, and achieving required outcomes
Create policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the effective administration of grants, focusing on compliance and robust internal controls
Perform additional tasks as assigned or deemed necessary, which are related or logically connected to the position
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Financial Management or related field supplemented by six (6) years of government and grant related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
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Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Benefits
On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
Paid Vacation
Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
11 Paid Holidays for General Employees – Sworn Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year, and sworn Police Officers earn up to 116 holidays hours per fiscal year (both are prorated from the employee’s start date)
One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees
Medical and Dental Coverage
Pension Plan
Awards Programs
Deferred Compensation Plan
Discounted Automobile Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Work Schedules
Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
Take-Home vehicles policy (Police Officers)
Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
Management Leave
Sick Leave Bank available for all employees
Important Details
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
About the Company
The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. It offers competitive wages and a benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals to attract and retain employees.
