What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Manager 38 position at City of Lansing?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Performs a wide range of duties relating to the management of City, State, and Federally-funded contracts with community service agencies.
-Provides oversight to federal programming dollars received by the Department.
-Coordinates and prepares federal grant application on behalf of the City as grantee.
- Provides technical support to Lansing area agencies with contractual agreements.
- Meets with community service agencies to determine: service existence or non-existence, to mediate "turf" issues, and ensure cooperation and coordination for providing comprehensive services.
-Develops policies, programs and principles that address grant-funding and other special requirements to meet the growing demands of the community with the approval of the Director.
-Writes grant applications on behalf of the City according to required format and submits applications to funding agencies.
-Meets with representatives of funding sources to work out final details for proposals with the approval of the Department Director.
-Coordinates, evaluate and monitor the program and financial requirements.
-Drives an automobile to and from work sites.
Ideal candidates will possess:
-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Community Development, Sociology, Business Administration or a related field AND
-Three (3) years of experience performing contract management work, which includes developing, evaluating and administering grant-funded programs in public and non-profit agencies OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
-Experience and knowledge of Human Services grants is preferred.
-Accounting and Financial management experience preferred.
-Must have experience in the operation of a personal computer for record keeping and report writing.
-Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must be dependable and possess a good work record.
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made by case-by-case basis.
