Transit Funding & Compliance Manager - Mass Transit Department

Open Until Filled

This class is responsible for researching, identifying, strategizing and obtaining funding through grants and other sources of the Mass Transit Department. Once attained the Transit Funding & Compliance Manager ensures that the Department is in compliance with all aspects of the funding sources. The Manager is also responsible for managing and reporting financial and operational information in compliance with all sources of funding. The Manager supervises other sources of revenue, e.g., bus wrap and bus shelters advertising.

The Manager will manage others and will report directly to the Transit Finance Manager of Mass Transit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Research transportation federal and state grants, community opportunities, and any other funding source available to mass transit systems, including capital and operations. Once identified, strategizes with the Finance Manager and Mass Transit Director to leverage funds for maximizing grant and other opportunities

Responsible for ongoing administration, monitoring, and reporting for all active grant projects as required by funding sources and federal/state regulations by assuring compliance with requirements

Monitoring and managing fund balances for each grant/opportunity and resolve conflicts between the County and funding entities. Works with Financial Manager to maintain appropriate cash balances for operations

Provides consultation and assistance to internal divisions in the preparation of grant applications and support documentation to maximize the competitiveness and compliance with grant requirements, including the preparation of budget and financing plan documentation for grant applications

Serves as a liaison with employees, current and potential funding sources, and external organizations by representing the County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and other related events

Compiles, interprets, and applies demographic and statistical information necessary for grant applications

Creates, tracks, and maintains grant database

Performs other duties as assigned or required

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Government Policy, Grants Management, Human Services, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field and at least three years of experience in a grant management role; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

License and Certifications:

Valid driver's license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes

Grant management principles and practices

Research methods

Analyzing and compiling technical and statistical information

Preparing grants, technical reports, proposals, and correspondence

Administering grants

Performing mathematical and statistical calculations

Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals

Conducting research

Performing cost/benefit analyses

Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, as well as repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance