General
The Senior Grants Analyst will report to the Manager, Grants and Fund Programming. This position performs a wide variety of complex and professional analytical and administrative duties in support of funding and grant programs for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB) and Transportation Authority (TA). This position will perform professional level analytical activities in the areas of fund programming, grant development, grant management, and project reporting.
Essential Functions & Duties
Examples of Essential Functions: - Provide analysis of project budgetary and financial information to determine short-term and long-term grant and funding needs.
- Analyze and recommend appropriate courses of action regarding grant programs, applicable regulations and other requirements specified by grantors.
- Prepare reporting to federal, state, and regional grant funding agencies, and respond to any inquiries or compliance audits from these agencies.
- Assist with the identification of potential funding and grant resources.
Examples of Essential Duties: - Prepares federal, state, and regional grant applications and monitor status.
- Monitors grant expenditures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Prepares staff reports related to grant funding.
- Performs complex financial analysis for input into the regional fund programming activities.
- Coordinates with other staff within the District, federal, state, and regional funding agencies, and consultants as needed to ensure the delivery of grant-funded projects.
- Provides analytical research on new funding opportunities and funding issues.
- Coordinate grant administration activities including allocation requests and processing of funding agreements.
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Economics or other related field. A graduate degree may be accepted in-lieu of one year of required experience and internship experience may also be considered toward the required level of experience.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, analytical, and/or budgetary professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of federal, state, and regional funding programs and experience in capital budgeting and fund programming is preferred.
- Experience with grant processing and/or management.
- Public sector experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications such as PeopleSoft.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
T he Selection Process May Include :
The process may include a panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments or supplemental questions . Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process . Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process .
Current Employment Benefits a t Samtrans :
For additional information on SamTrans benefits, please visit, https://www.samtrans.com/jobs
Holidays: Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year
Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days per year
Cafeteria Plans: Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more
Transportation: Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents
Work Location: Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time
Pension: Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)
Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
How t o Apply:
- Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. o f the listed closing date . A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application . Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request . If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Departmen t at recruitment@samtrans.com .
- SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment . We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer . Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:
Health and Welfare Benefits:
- Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
- Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
- Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
Retirement Medical Benefits:
- Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
- Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
Holidays and Paid Time Off:
- Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
- Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
Financial Planning Benefits:
- Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
- CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
- Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
- Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
- Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
Growth and Education Benefits:
- Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
- Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000.
Other Amazing Benefits:
- Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
- Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
- Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.
Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
