Grants Administrator II

POSITION TITLE: Grants Administrator II (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req
8657
DEPARTMENT: Accounting and Treasury
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $63,369. (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $71,000. (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Final date to receive applications is 11:59 p.m. MT on 10/25/2026
.At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

Background check

Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) –eligibleonthe 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending:
  Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSAor both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal,financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

This second-level practitioner administers an assigned portfolio of federal, state, local and other grant awards and provides technical support to departments and project managers throughout the grant lifecycle. This position applies working knowledge of grant administration and compliance requirements to moderately complex work, exercising independent judgment within established policies, procedures and award requirements. The position works under general supervision and collaborates across organizational functions to support compliant grant administration, reporting, monitoring and closeout.

• Administers an assigned portfolio of grants with differing requirements, deadlines, funding sources and compliance obligations.
• Reviews grant agreements, award conditions, regulations and agency guidance and translates requirements into clear responsibilities, deadlines and actions…