City of Saint Paul | Minneapolis, MN
Salary Range: $106,808.00 - $137,404.80
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Join Team Saint Paul and be a part of building a City for all!
The City is seeking a Program Administrator under the working title of Grants Director. Positions such as these perform highly responsible administrative and professional work in directing City teams, projects, and programs. This may include directing and supervising activities of assigned teams, researching policies and programs, conducting intergovernmental coordination, providing technical assistance, and managing finances and programs.
Information specific to this position:
The Office of Financial Services (OFS) is seeking a permanent Grants Director to manage citywide grant processes, leading with our core values of equity, resiliency, and innovation. This position will oversee a new central Grants Division within OFS, strategically developed in partnership with City Departments and leaders to respond to and plan for grant needs.
The Grants Director manages division responsibilities for the planning, administration, coordination, oversight, and management of grants for the City of Saint Paul.
Typical Duties:
The Director ensures compliance with state, federal, and philanthropic regulatory requirements and adheres to City code, policies, procedures, practices, and standards.
Supervises staff and advises senior staff, management, City officials, and external agencies regarding overarching grant plans and issues.
Establishes and implements citywide grant policies and procedures, ensuring preparedness for audits and building relationships and winning compliance.
Assesses and implements a citywide grant system.
Manages citywide planning to align needs with grant funding opportunities and generating grant revenue.
Effectively engages and oversees external agencies that receive City passthrough funds.
Develops citywide grant training opportunities.
The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off throughout the year.
The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Program Administrator positions as they become available in various departments within the City.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Program Administrator Job Description.
The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Requirements
Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a majority of the following: supervision or leadership, project and program development, and/or project planning.
OR
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Management, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a field related to the vacancy. Four years of progressively responsible experience in a majority of the following: supervision or leadership, project and program development, and/or project planning.
Position-specific preferred qualifications:
Grant compliance experience with Federal agencies, such as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance
By Closing Date, you MUST
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
A resume
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Selection Process Information
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, resume, and answers to Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a credit check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer if qualifying with education and experience. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Nastassia Leigh at 651-266-6476
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: Grants Director
Official Title: Program Administrator