Grants Administrator (Temporary/Unbenefitted)

Job Description:

Grants Administrator (Temporary/Unbenefitted)

Description

The Town of Los Gatos

Invites applications for a

Grants Administrator (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Benefitted)

Hourly Rate: $41.9790 - $53.5771 (DOQ)

First Application Review: March 10, 2025

The Grants Administrator performs administrative and analytical duties in the Parks & Public Works Department. The Grant Administrator's key responsibility includes overseeing, coordinating, and managing state and federal transportation, emergency management and other future grants. Currently, Parks & Public Works Department oversees approximately 25 active State, Federal, and Local grants related to the Town's infrastructure projects. Grant writing and administration experience is highly desirable.

This is a part-time (less than 20-hour/week), non-benefitted position to conduct research to administer, coordinate and monitor federal, state, and local grants in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines.

Duties include compiling necessary data for grants, collaborating with Sr. Administrative Analyst, departmental program managers, and Finance Department on grant income and grant expenses amounts, and managing system for tracking grant expenditures and receivables. This position will report to the Senior Administrative Analyst. Click Administrative Analyst (Temporary/Hourly) for the full job description.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of professionals and will possess the following competencies:

• Communication Skills: Possess strong interpersonal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
  
• Collaboration - Exhibit the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people including funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level and Town employees.
  
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough, meticulous, and detail-oriented.
  
• Organizational Skills — Has the ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  
• Technical Skills - Has working knowledge of clerical procedures, use of computer systems, and software programs, such as; Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Driven and Energetic - A self-starter who is committed to accomplishing goals and tasks on-time.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities s qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Project management, government background and a Master’s degree in public administration is preferred, but not required.
  
  
• Two (2) years of analytical and professional experience involving analysis, report preparation, and administrative or operational support.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for this career opportunity,click on the "Apply" button to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes may be attached, but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted.Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee continuation in the process. Only the most qualified applicants with the most relevant experience and education will be invited to continue in the selection process. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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The Town of Los Gatos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, medical, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law. Qualified individuals with a disability will receive reasonable accommodation, as required by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, during any phase of the selection process, providing such request is made to Human Resources at least five working days in advance. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Under federal law, all employees must provide documents that authorize the right to work in the United States.

This position is a temporary, hourly position and not eligible for benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$41.98 - $53.58 Hourly