Police Grants Analyst

City of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Full Time

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the Grants Police Manager to assist in developing grant proposals and grant applications. Ensures compliance with grant requirements through communicating with project managers, funders, and auditors. Assists in the preparation of grant funded procurement contracts to include amendments, extensions, encumbrances, and payments in accordance with the grant budget, accounting procedures, and risk management insurance requirements. Acts as a liaison between division and suppliers for the procurement of goods, services, and construction projects. Reviews and edits contract and reporting language to comply with grant guidelines. Writes grant proposals, budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials. Reports on progress of grant projects and responds to general questions regarding funding opportunities and requirement. Keeps abreast of available grants and federal, state, and local legislation that may impact grant funding. Utilizes a variety of computer software applications to create documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, databases, etc. in the grant compliance process.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Writes grant proposals, budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer and telephone.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance Administration, or any closely related field and four (4) years' experience writing, editing, and managing grants; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Working experience with various computer software applications required. All candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."

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Division: Police Services

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