Grants & Contracts Specialist, Senior

Full Job Description

Human Services, a department of the City of Seattle, funds and operates programs and services that meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people our community – families and individuals with low incomes, children, domestic violence and sexual assault victims, homeless people, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

We invest in programs that help people gain independence and success.

The Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist will support this mission by developing and managing contracts related to the Department’s homelessness, public health, and public safety investments.

Types of contracted services could include homeless outreach and prevention services, behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, and community safety services.

Services may be contracted directly with community-based providers or via subcontracting agreements with local governments/governmental authorities.

This individual will monitor nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fund source requirements and program guidelines.

Activities include preparing contract documents, evaluating reports, providing technical assistance to agencies, and utilizing judgment to make policy and programmatic recommendations to senior leadership.

This position will report to the Homelessness Division Contracts Manager.

Requirements

• Develops, prepares, and negotiates project, agency, and consultant service agreements and amendments with community-based nonprofit organizations and local government agencies, including program goals and objectives, performance standards, reporting requirements, budgets, etc.

• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of services provided by contractors; reviews monthly and quarterly reports; conducts on-site visits; prepares written program evaluations to determine compliance with performance standards and Federal, State, and local regulations; recommends program modifications or funding changes as appropriate.
• Reviews and monitors monthly invoices; ensures amounts charged comply with contract provisions and applicable laws, rules, and regulations; approves release of funds to reimburse contractor; may conduct annual fiscal assessments and semi-annual analysis of contractor expenditure reports.
• Support agencies in meeting complex program requirements through technical assistance and training. Act as a resource for policy implementation to support high quality program operations.
• Act as a liaison between internal partners, external partners, and community providers. Work effectively with all parties to collaboratively address issues, provide policy guidance, and share information.
• Represents department to other agencies, community groups, service providers, and the public.
• Assist with the review of new provider applications to determine if agencies meet qualification requirements.
• Drafts reports, correspondence, and other written material.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Public Administration, a human services field or related field.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in contract administration, budget management, planning, or human services administration.

OR: A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in community-based nonprofit organizations.
• Experience developing contracts and monitoring for compliance with fiscal and programmatic standards.
• Experience implementing, analyzing, and/or ensuring compliance with complex County/State/Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in the provision of services to vulnerable populations.
• Experience in providing technical assistance to strengthen compliance with contract terms or service delivery.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with peers, external partners, and those in leadership positions.
• Understanding of race & social justice principles and impacts of systemic racism and oppression on communities served by our Human Services Department.
• Extensive knowledge of human service programs and providers.
• Proven track record of providing customer service to a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Proven track record of data review, analysis, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer software including Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $43.12 - $50.33 an hour.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete:

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. Please describe how you have the relevant experience and skills to be successful in this position in your cover letter.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, pre-placement physical exam, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

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Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Who may apply: This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different viewpoints and life experiences.

Your application will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.