ARPA COORDINATOR

Job Posting: Notice of Vacancy

It is the intention of the LaSalle County Finance Committee to fill a grant funded position to
help facilitate the American Rescue Plan grant program in LaSalle County.

Job Title: ARPA Coordinator
Location: LaSalle County Government Complex
Department: LaSalle County Finance/Board Office
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350

Regular Work Week: Monday through Friday
Hours of Work: Will vary dependent upon program activities

Wage: $25-30 per hour
Position is: Contracted

See Job Description for Duties, Minimum Qualifications and Physical Demands



Interested persons should apply by completing the County application, resumes may be
included. Applications accepted via email, fax or USPS mail to:

LaSalle County
Human Resources Department
Attn: Melissa Pilch
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350

Fax: 815-434-8250
Email: mpilch@lasallecounty.org



Applications will be accepted through Wednesday April 20, 2022.

HR/Job Descriptions/Job Posting title page

ARPA Coordinator

Compensation: Hourly - $25-30 with mileage reimbursement

Classification: Contract - Temporary

Opening Date: April 6, 2022

Closing Date: April 20, 2022

Job Overview
This grant funded position is charged with providing the primary support needed for overseeing the
life cycle of the American Rescue Plan Act grant processes for LaSalle County, and related work as
apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Board Chairperson.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Responsibilities and Duties
The position includes but may not be limited to the following responsibilities:

• Participate in the writing of documents, web materials which may include

marketing/media items for the ARP program

• Handle creation and maintenance of documents necessary for the administration of the

• Serve as the primary monitor and collections individual for incoming applications

• Handle communication between ARP grant applicants and the County Board
• Upon receiving applications:

✓ Determine applications are complete
✓ Communicate with applicants
✓ Review, compile and assign tracking information
✓ Send applications on to the Finance Committee and then to the Full Board

✓ Send replies and subsequent notifications to grant applicants

• Oversee the distribution of the ARP grants and ensure that objectives are accomplished

according to federal, state, and local regulations

• Work with Auditor staff to review reimbursement requests and track fund disbursement

• Work with Finance Committee to assist in ARPA process

• When necessary, attend bid events to confirm appropriate fund usage

• Keep records of ARPA award for LaSalle County
• Prepares status reports for Finance Committee, Auditor and County Board; this includes

gathering final data from all grant awardees regarding their use of funds

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in Business Administration, Public administration,

Grant Management, Finance, or related field and moderate experience with grant

administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• Highschool diploma required

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License

• Specific skills

o Customer Service
o Basic understanding of budgeting

• Personal characteristics

o Ability to work independently and plan, organize and prioritize work tasks

o Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with citizens, business

owners, board members and the public in a positive manner

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Prolonged sitting, at desk using a computer

• Lift 25 lbs (boxes of books, move tables/chairs)
• Walk, stand for long periods of time

• Occasional work extended hours and travel out of town, occasionally overnight, to attend