Grants Administrator; Grant Funded

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Office of Grants Monitoring & Administration, including the management of Federal government funding for housing and economic development. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support. Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified, and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

City Tower - 100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

• Manages all services and activities, including the administration of Federal government funding for housing and economic development; and recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; and allocates resources accordingly.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; and identifies opportunities for improvement, and directs the implementation of changes.
• May be required to represent assigned department, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
• Selects, motivates, and evaluates staff; provides or coordinates training and works with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements and administers disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate-level staff, the work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of assigned budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to executive level management staff; and prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary communications.
• Writes and edits communication materials for the Department's executive management team, including ordinances and contracts.
• May attend City Council meetings and takes necessary action regarding Council agenda items.
• Reviews HUD regulations to determine alignment with local City goals; and conducts annual program and fiscal audit to assist HUD with its annual review.
• Provides staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of community development and social services.
• Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
• Extensive communication with staff, City departments, and outside agencies is performed by various methods using basic office equipment in the Grant monitoring, funding and administration responsibilities.
• Performs related duties and fulfills…