Job Description

Utah Transit Authority

Job Summary The position will support the UTA Coordinated Mobility Department staff in the application, award, and contracting processes for the FTA 5310 grant program and other transportation assistance programs. Establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with human services agencies, transportation providers and local government stakeholders. Assist in the management of federal funds granted to human services agencies and local governments to provide transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Oversee and implement the FTA 5310 compliance program for UTA 5310 subrecipients. Monitor subrecipients and provide risk assessments for future eligibility for grant funding. Process subrecipient invoices for payment. Manage other billing and invoicing processes for 5310 subrecipient local obligations. Provide grant process compliance support to subrecipients. Responsible for data collection and assisting with federal reports. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

BA/BS Degree in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, business, public administration, communications, English or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

At least one (1) year experience with grants management, funding applications and/or proposals, federal compliance or related business writing

Knowledge:

• A basic understanding of statistical analysis; math and accounting principles

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed work organizational skills
• Intermediate level proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Basic math and budgeting skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Suite and graphic design preferred.
• Understanding or experience with federal grant programs required.
• Understanding or experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights programs preferred.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse individuals and groups.
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Strong filing and organizational skills
• Detail oriented

Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to summarize and compile information and data into a logical, clear format
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and disciplined

An understanding of local transportation, human service transportation; including transportation for seniors and individual with disabilities, and project management, as well as project funding, financing and budgeting preferred.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate:$61,500 or more depending on experience

Close Date:Open until filled

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Utah Transit Authority