Summary
This job involves leading a team that analyzes and improves government programs, with a focus on managing grants and financial operations for the City of Detroit.
The role requires supervising staff, planning projects, evaluating performance, and providing advice on budgets and priorities to ensure efficient city services.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in public finance or project management who enjoys leading teams and solving operational challenges in a government setting.
Full Job Description
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS DIVISION
Supervisory Program Analyst IV - Grants Management
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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Development and Grants division is accepting applications for a Supervisory Program Analyst IV - Grants Management position.
Position Summary
Under the direction of a department designee, the Supervisory Program Analyst IV supervises a subordinate staff of professionals and paraprofessionals who perform duties in accordance with the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness and feasibility of government programs and operations.
The Supervisory Program Analyst is accountable to agency management for the quantity and quality of the work done and for assuring efficient and economical work operations.
Requirements
- Supervise a subordinate staff of professionals and paraprofessionals who perform a variety of functions related to various department needs and services.
- Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.
- Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
- Evaluate performance of subordinates.
- Give advice, counsel, or instructions to individual employees on both work and administrative matters.
- Interview candidates for positions in work unit and make recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment involving such positions.
- Solve problems related to the work supervised; hear and resolve complaints from employees and refer group grievances and the more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors.
- Recommend minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands.
- Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide or make provision for such development and training.
- Provide advice to management on program and production goals, priorities, major work schedules, cost or fiscal budget analyses as it relates to position control.
- Investigate major discrepancies in records or reports; use expert experience and knowledge to identify problems and remedy solutions.
Qualifications
Qualifications (required):- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience involving project management-related activities or a systematic review of analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other financial and operational data and/or systems.
- One (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity leading professionals, projects and assignments, involving the systematic review, analysis, interpretation, of financial and operational data or systems.
Equivalency- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Additional Information
Evaluation Plan- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 02/18/2025
Physical Demands- The employee generally remains in a stationary position for an extended period of time operating standard office equipment which may include computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
- The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks such as opening file cabinets and moving files.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment- Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
- Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.
The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.