: Salt Lake County\xe2\x80\xa6A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees\xe2\x80\x99 lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place\xe2\x80\xa6. it\xe2\x80\x99s our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.
Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution

Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees

• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

JOB SUMMARY Performs contract preparation, program monitoring, contract reimbursements, and reporting requirements. Assists with regional planning and grant administration in the area of community and economic development and community support services, including assistance with administration of associated Requests for Applications (RFAs). Provides expertise in data entry and the utilization of grants management systems and expertise in the eligibility and compliance requirements of funding organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or other closely related field, plus two (2) years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.


Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Prepare and process contracts. Ensure proper and timely execution of contracts and assists program applicants.


Assist in the administration of the Request for Application (RFA) process to award grant funds.


Assist in the management of stakeholder groups.


Provide technical assistance, training, support and information to outside entities during contract term to successfully meet goals and outcomes.


Monitor program activities to ensure program effectiveness using monitoring and performance measurement tools and reports


Responsible for data collection and reporting for management, policy and funding entities. Create and maintain reporting system and processes to ensure that stakeholders are informed of relevant performance and compliance factors in a timely manner.


Review established contract budgets and approves reimbursements as submitted to ensure program and contract compliance.


Maintains files and tracking systems for contracts and supporting documents


Assists and communicates with Community groups, committees, and the public in carrying out the functions and duties dealing with community and economic development, housing and transportation projects and programs.


Assist with developing and maintaining long and short-range plans for the Office of Regional Development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Contract development, business writing, performance standards and metrics
• Grant Administration
• Program monitoring procedures
• Business acumen dealing with commercial and government work and processes
• Planning and analysis of budgets and community needs
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Community Based Organizations and their functions
• Program and activity planning
• Public Relations and outreach methods
• Local, State and Federal operations, rules and regulations

Skills and Abilities to:

• 
  Research and investigate
• Analyze statistical data and make appropriate recommendations
• Effectively apply general principles to specific situations
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Interpret contractual agreements
• Act independently as appropriate
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Use word-processing, spreadsheet, and visual presentation software applications

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

On occasion, must attend worksite/offsite meetings, review and monitor visits at normal places of business or at construction project sites; may be required to wear appropriate safety attire on project sites.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This is a time-limited position without tenure and is exempt from the career service system.