Manager - Capital Programming & Grants

3 days ago

Jacksonville, FL, United States Jacksonville Transportation Authority Full time
Description

Under the general director of the Director - Grants Management, the Manager - Capital Programming & Grants will play a crucial role in coordinating and managing capital programming and grant processes at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). The incumbent will ensure the effective management, administration, and compliance of various grant programs and capital projects that support the strategic objectives of JTA. This position involves working closely with internal departments, government agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of capital and grant-funded projects.

Essential Function(s):

  • Assist in the management and coordination of JTA's capital programming and grant processes.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding grant applications, reporting, and administration.
  • Coordinate the preparation, submission, and administration of grant applications to ensure timely and accurate compliance with all grant requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with internal departments to develop, implement, and monitor capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Assist in the development and management of capital and grant program budgets, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of funds.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting on the status, budget, and outcomes of capital and grant-funded projects.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination with external agencies, organizations, and stakeholders regarding capital and grant projects.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of capital programming and grant management processes and procedures.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, as deemed necessary by management.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible and relevant grants or accounting, including 1 year of supervision of staff personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree
  • Related certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Actively demonstrate JTA's Elements of a Leader, including being engaged, courageous, a good communicator, empathetic, a critical thinker, a team player, a strategic thinker, customer-focused, a change agent/innovative, inspirational/high energy, accountable, and having integrity.
  • Proven management skills encompassing the leading of a team, the execution of upper management directives, and evaluating priorities to meet department goals.
  • Develop and nurture relationships that culminates into overall success.
  • Conduct and utilize research to influence stakeholders and target markets.
  • A strong work ethic to produce a focused, dedicated work team - among both internal and external stakeholders - with a focus on collaboration, mentoring, nurturing and the delivery of exceeded goals.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with sensitivity, passion, and a focus on unity and equity.
  • Strong organizational, analytic and tactical-thinking skills.
  • Strong initiative, integrity, and good judgement.
  • Proven experience in capital programming, grants management, or related roles.
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations related to transportation projects and grant funding.


Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The Manager - Capital Programming & Grants works mainly in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. The Manager - Capital Programming & Grants may be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to emergencies or to meet operational needs.

Physical demands may include:

Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.
Performing repetitive motion.

Acknowledgements:

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all JTA/JTM policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.

Positions marked as 'Safety Sensitive' will be subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use and if any testing is positive, the application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated. Positions marked as "COOP Essential" may be required to work whenever the Continuity of Operations Plan is activated.

Driver's License - The position description will specify whether a driver's license is required and the acceptable class of license. Unless an exception under Florida law exists, a nonresident must obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire. If a driver's license has a corrective lens restriction, the employee must wear corrective lenses when operating any vehicle for work purposes. Suspended or revoked licenses, work permits, and certain restricted licenses are not acceptable.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation as defined by the. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify JTA in advance to allow sufficient time for JTA to provide the accommodation.

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