Montgomery Personnel Board

Grants Administrator (#CI3500)

Pay Grade

A11

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this class exists is to have management oversight for the Grants Division. Major work functions include supervising the grants division staff, managing the development of all grant programs, managing the administration of all grant programs, writing grants, and interfacing with various City personnel and management concerning accounting or fiscal needs of grants. Duties are performed with considerable knowledge and independence according to the standards of professional grant writing and administration, City ordinances, and state and federal laws. Grant and grant-related programs include Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded grants awarded citywide under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME, Emergency Shelter Programs, as well as non-entitlement grants, public and private grants, and other special grants. The employee ensures that all federal and state grant requirements, such as labor standards, environmental reviews, and project/program eligibility, are met in order to provide for new and continued grant funding. Work is supervised and evaluated by the Grants Director in the Grants Department or by the Senior Housing Manager in the Housing Department, depending on departmental assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in grants administration to include two (2) years of related supervisory or lead experience. 

NOTE:  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must be willing to attend occasional public meetings after normal work hours.

CLASS: CI3500; REV: 9/11/2023;