Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) MTS is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation. MTS also provides and coordinates transit services within the region through contracts with private providers.

Community Development (CD) is a division of the Metropolitan Council that is responsible for the Council\'s regional growth strategy, planning, and technical assistance to local communities, parks, and open space. This division also includes the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) and the Livable Communities program.

The Grant Administrator works with Senior and Principal Grant Administrators to develop and administer sub-recipient agreements for Transit, Parks, Livable Communities, and Local Planning grant programs. This position is involved with aspects of grant administration including planning and implementing designated programs, formulating goals and objectives, developing and monitoring budgets, reviewing and processing payment requests, ensuring compliance with Council and program policies and procedures, and providing technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders. It also provides support for Metropolitan Transportation Services and the Community Development Divisions.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate\'s permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

Provide support to and partner with Senior Grant Administrators to manage Transit, Parks, Livable Communities, and Local Planning Grant Programs by:

• Provide a customer-centric approach with staff, management, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Administer grant agreements and provide quality assurance. Ensure all local, state, and federal policies and deadlines are met. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative, accounting, and auditing requirements.
• Communicate key grant compliance activities to internal and external stakeholders through reports and briefings.
• Conduct and/or coordinate sub-recipient monitoring site visits and audits.
• Provide training and technical direction to project participants, contractors, and sub-recipients.
• Review and approve grant payment and disbursement requests.
• Prepare required grant forms, reports, and other documents.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of regulations governing federal, state, and local transit funding programs and keep current on emerging trends, and grant best practices.
• Support implementation of key grant management tools including Annual Grants Calendar, Communication Plans, Quarterly Grant Summaries, and other reports.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Master\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, or a related area AND one (1) year of experience in grant/contract administration, program evaluation, audit, finance, transportation planning, or a related field.

OR Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, or a related area AND three (3) years of experience in grant/contract administration, program evaluation, audit, finance, or a related field.
OR Associate\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, or a related area AND five (5) years of experience in grant/contract administration, program evaluation, audit, finance, or a related field.

OR H.S. Diploma/GED AND seven (7) years progressive experience in grant/contract administration, program evaluation, audit, finance, or a related field.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience working with grants or formal training in grant management.
• Experience reading and interpreting state and federal technical requirements.
• Experience performing compliance reviews and/or audits or formal training in audit/program evaluation.
• Experience working with budgets or formal training in a related subject matter.
• Experience in technical writing including drafting agreements, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Communications: Experience summarizing financial and programmatic information verbally to inform decision-making.
• Project Coordination: Experience coordinating various projects, such as budget development or performance measures.
• Customer Service: Experience working with a diverse group of clients or customers.
• Collaboration: Ability to contribute to an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of basic budget development techniques.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent software packages.
• Skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Skills in grant/contract management.
• Compliance-related skills (e.g., program evaluation, auditing standards, and techniques).
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize software tools and Enterprise Systems proactively and efficiently to manage grant programs (e.g., develop reports, content management, track financials).
• Ability to manage time and priorities to meet the needs of multiple grant programs.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to summarize and effectively communicate regulations and financial information in plain language.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of customers or clients and employees.
• Ability to conduct data and financial analysis.
• Ability to promote and support an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.
• An organization committed to promoting and supporting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.

Additional information

Union/Grade: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees/Grade G
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $34.70-$ 52.36 Hourly/$72,176 - $108,909 Annually
Anticipated Hiring Range: $34.70- $39.37 Hourly/$72,176 -$81,890 Annually

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education and employment, and covers driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you\'re applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email .

We believe our employees are a key to our agency\'s success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

The Metropolitan Council