Grants Management Analyst I/II

Grants Management Analyst I/II
FEMA Focused, Benefitted Two-Year Limited Term
Open until filled.  First application review on 7/3/23. Apply now!

Are you an experienced grants professional who has a passion for protecting and preserving open space? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) has an excellent opportunity for a 2-year limited term grants professional with federal, state, and local grants experience to apply their expertise towards funding high priority, regionally valuable open space projects.  Join our team of like-minded professionals working to protect and restore the natural environment in the Bay Area!

About the Position:  Qualified candidates have knowledge and experience submitting federal applications for the district’s emergency response efforts, managing federal reimbursement procedures, and ensuring compliance with all federal regulations and documentation requirements under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); provide recommendations for program adjustments; coordinate site visits with FEMA; and support other new grant applications and reimbursements as needed.

The ideal candidate will:
communicate and collaborate closely with other departments to complete project reporting requirements for grant-funded work,
maintain excellent communications with external agencies,
prepare and present clear and concise oral and written communications to senior staff, the Board of Directors and the public,
support project staff in the use of grant funding on budget while remaining flexible as priorities shift,
maintain well-organized and complete grant file documentation,
build trust with peers, funders, project partners, and Midpen leadership.
For additional information about the position, click here for the complete Job Description.

Midpen aims to recruit and retain employees who embody professionalism, accountability, and respect, who value working in a purpose-driven agency that aspires to contribute to an inclusive, diverse and equitable community. The individual selected for this position will report to the Grants Program Manager in the Grants division of Administrative Services.

About Midpen:  Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 26 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact. If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position! Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job
Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment and contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team of bright, energetic, and motivated professionals with a passion for the outdoors, trails, and preserving open space
Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment:  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work schedule for this position.
 
Education and Experience:  We realize your time is valuable, so please apply only if you have at least the required minimum qualifications outlined here: any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Management Analyst I: equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field and one (1) year of responsible analytical experience. 

Management Analyst II: equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field, and three (3) years of professional analytical experience.

Advanced knowledge of processes related to requesting reimbursement for eligible expenses under the FEMA program is highly desirable. Public sector experience is preferred.

Midpen determines hiring level depending on qualifications and is seeking to hire at the Grants Management Analyst II level.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Annual Salary:
Management Analyst I Annual Pay Range: $92,768-$115,829
Management Analyst II Annual Pay Range: $102,258 - $127,707
(3% cost of living increase is pending Board approval)
 
Benefits:   This 2-year limited term position is fully benefitted. Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Check out our Benefits on our Employment Opportunities page.


How to Apply:   Apply online at CalOpps.org. 
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The following application items are required to be considered*:
1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 
2. Cover letter 
3. Resume 
4. Supplemental question responses
*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

Open until filled.  First application review is July 3, 2023.  Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early! Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

First Recruitment Cycle:  Schedule is subject to change. We are unable to accommodate individual schedules.
First Interview (virtual): July 13, 2023
Second Interview (in person): July 23, 2023

A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to the Los Altos from outlying areas.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200 or via email at [email protected].   
Put your passion for Open Space to work!