City Of New York

Grant Budget Manager

City Of New York$70K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in relevant field required, with experience in city planning.
  • Minimum of two years of full-time experience in city planning or a related field.
  • Graduate education may substitute for experience on a credit basis.
  • Familiarity with the city's budget processes and grant management is preferred.
  • Experience with FTA and FHWA grant claims submission is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate grants for Transportation Planning and Management (TPM).
  • Work with project managers to develop grant proposals and applications.
  • Ensure compliance with federal language in grant-funded contracts.
  • Monitor grant project progress and prepare administrative actions like time extensions.
  • Assist in end-of-year budget exercises and projections.
  • Prepare quarterly claims and progress reports for the agency's Grants Administration.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external agencies regarding data collection contracts.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment that prioritizes safety and efficiency.
  • Opportunity to influence the transportation landscape of New York City.
  • Access to comprehensive resources for project completion.
  • Professional development within a dynamic, fast-paced division.
  • Engagement with various local and federal agencies to further career potential.
Full Job Description
*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045. ***

The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. TPM's Administration Office provides support to ensure that sufficient resources are in place to perform these projects. TPM seeks an experienced analyst to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.

Under general supervision and with some latitude of independent judgement, the candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Manage and coordinate grants for TPM Subdivisions; work with project managers to develop grant proposals/applications for funding; ensure division grant funded contracts have federal language and grant compliant; Coordinate grants modifications and spending plans for submission to Budget and respond to OMB Q&A; monitor grant project progress and prepare administrative actions such as time extensions and closeouts; provide support and coordination with multiple TPM operating budgets and financial plans; assist division with end of year budget exercises such as roll exercises, accruals and revenue projection; prepare quarterly claims and progress reports for submission to the agency's Grants Administration. Additionally, selected candidate may be required to assist with procurement and management of division's data collection contracts, including liaising with DOT project managers, NYMTC, NYSDOT, and other agencies and stakeholders. The position requires extensive coordination within TPM and with the agency's Budget and Grants Administration.

Preferred Skills
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; Solid experience and knowledge of the city's budget processes; Experience in submission of FTA and FHWA grant claims; knowledge and experience in the City's Financial Management System (FMS) and Info Advantage reports, PassPort and CHRMS reports; Good interpersonal and communication skills and abilities to work effectively and responsibly with internal and external parties for follow-ups and tasks completion.

Additional Information
*** To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner or be reachable on the open competitive civil service list for Exam No. 5045. ***

Hours/Shift: 35hrs/ 9:00-5:00 pm

Work Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service and follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 784045
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 784045
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1"" above. Graduate
education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

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