Program Manager-Grants
$2,038.40-$2,601.49/Bi-Weekly
Apply by 3pm, Friday, September 27, 2019
Primary Responsibilities
Under direction, performs professional administrative and program support duties related to grant funded programs; develops, implements and administers grant funded activities through research, analysis and preparation of proposals and reports. The incumbent is expected to independently perform the full scope of duties associated with needs identification, grant application and grant administration for programs including home ownership, economic development, air quality, transit, rehabilitation and community development.
Qualifications
Experience/Education: Three (3) years of professional experience writing and managing grants and possession of a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning or a related field.
Licenses: Valid Class C California Drivers License
Examination Process
Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process . Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Administrator, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.
The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% weight value.
Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the
eligibility list.
Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5401.
Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits for the Program Manager-Grants position are defined in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Madera and the Mid Management Bargaining Unit as well as the City’s Personnel Rules.
Retirement: The City participates in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement system. Classic Members: 2% at 60 formula, average three year final compensation; New Members (PEPRA): 2% at 62 formula, average three year final compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation: The City offers a paid/vested contribution of 4.2% of base pay to one of two 457 plans offered to the employee. In addition, the employee may also contribute.
Health Insurance: The City contributes a monthly amount for the employee to use to purchase health, dental and vision coverage . For medical coverage, the City contracts with Blue Shield. Dental insurance is through Ameritas and vision coverage is through Superior.
Life Insurance: The City provides a $15,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy along with $5,000 dependent life. The employee may purchase additional supplemental life insurance for him/herself, spouse and/or dependents.
Medicare: The City contributes an amount equal to 1.45% of the employee’s salary; the employee also contributes 1.45%.
Long-Term Disability: This city paid benefit provides up to 2/3-income protection.
Bilingual Incentive: English/Spanish for qualifying individuals and positions after passing annual bilingual test.
Employee Assistance Program: The City of Madera offers an employee assistance program for employees and dependents that provides counseling and other services for dealing with life’s challenges at no cost to the employee.
Paid Leave: The City offers paid vacation, sick and administrative leave. Additionally the City offers 11 8-hour paid holidays and 2 4-hour paid holidays.
Flex Schedule: Mid Management employees may request to work a traditional 5 day, 40 hour work week or alternatively may request to work a 9/80 pattern or 4/10 pattern subject to approval of the City Administrator.
General Information
Applications may be obtained from the City’s website www.madera.gov/apply or by calling the City’s Human Resources Department at (559) 661-5401. Original applications must be submitted to the City’s Human Resources Department prior to the application deadline. Facsimiled or digitally signed applications will not be accepted.
The City of Madera is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or the conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS Related Conditions (ARC).
Appointment will be contingent upon an extensive background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Drug Free Employer