uodsp: FW: Job Opening: Specialized and Accessible Grant Specialist

Tue Sep 6 14:56:22 PDT 2022

Happy Fall UODSP List Members!  Hope you are all doing well.

Thank you John for starting out the new academic year with this new job posting from LTD!  Exciting!

From: John Ahlen <John.Ahlen at ltd.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 9:36 AM
To: Heidi von Ravensberg <hvr at uoregon.edu>
Subject: Job Opening: Specialized and Accessible Grant Specialist

Hello Heidi,

I hope you've been doing well. I'm hoping to find some more opportunities for us to collaborate again soon, I'm always happy to be doing work with you. In the meantime, I'm hoping you could share the employment opportunity below to the uodsp listserve or those you think might be a good fit. We're growing our accessibility team with a new position that will have oversight over transportation programs benefitting older adults, people with disabilities, students, and low income populations. It would be appreciated!

Thank you,

John Ahlen
Accessible Services Program Manager
Lane Transit District
1080 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401
541.682.7432

Position posted to https://ltdjobs.applicantpool.com/jobs/841623.html<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ltdjobs.applicantpool.com/jobs/841623.html__;!!C5qS4YX3!HF3c1lJ1UB9DbC0N3Xp9dJFz04qvQ3lqyQlU_4iW6ilefcQQvdqbbUiW9GWWlTXw9pqQEQAStf2GyyRO6w$>

Specialized and Accessible Grant Specialist

  *   Customer and Accessible Services
  *   Eugene, OR, USA
  *   $53,575-$63,030 per year
  *   Hourly
  *   Full Time
100% Employer Paid Premiums for Dental, Health and Vision with a generous HRA contribution for Employees and their dependents. Long term disability and retirement, plus more!
Do you value collaboration, continuous improvement, and public service? At this progressive and innovative public transit organization, we believe in providing people with the independence to achieve their goals, creating a more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable community.
We proudly present an exciting career opportunity which offers an attractive starting wage, an excellent benefit package, and an inclusive, friendly work environment. Lane Transit District values diversity and strives to expand representation at all levels of the workforce. We welcome applications from BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans.
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Specialized Accessibility Grant Specialist, incumbents conduct professional administrative work with primary responsibility for contract management of grant funded transportation programs such as Statewide Transportation Improvement Funding (STIF). Among other qualities, this position requires professionalism, organization, attention to detail, initiative, and critical thinking. This position is responsible for grant development, evaluation, and compliance, including research, coordinator of grant applications, and adherence to grant guidelines. The following information details the key functions and requirements of the position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Grant Program Specialist

  *   Maintain and oversee the systems, contracts, and relationships required to sustain the daily operations of grant funded programs such as mobility on demand, Link-Lane, and the Cottage Grove Connector.
  *   Provide contract oversight and evaluation to ensure high service quality and clear communication of LTD's expectations.
  *   Develops and maintains a grant management system for funded grants that includes report due dates, budget adherence, impact of grants, and any other grant requirements.
  *   Ensure compliance with guidelines of grants.
  *   Develop both internal (LTD) and external (Contractor) procedures relating to grant funded programs.
  *   Coordinate the billing, payment, and fiscal reporting of STIF funded services.
  *   Performs complex planning, research, consultative, technical and program administration.
  *   Promote the goals of grant recipients and keep all interested parties informed through public awareness activities such as prepared group speaking engagements and outreach programs. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure communication is clear and consistent.
  *   Investigate and manage grievances, incidents, accidents, and audits associated with the provision of a coordinated transportation network that includes STIF funded programs. Provide timely written follow up as required and submit reports as required.
Specialized Accessibility Services Program Support

  *   Serve as a champion for accessible public transportation services. Connect older adults, low income households, students, and people with disabilities to transportation services.
  *   Interpret state and federal policy and regulation for the provision of grant funded transportation services.
  *   Represent LTD by attending or facilitating meetings and trainings. Work with state and local agencies and community partners to identify needs for public transportation services. Communicate LTD's role and interest in the coordination of quality public transit programs, products, and services.
  *   Maintain files and correspondence according to state, federal, and internal regulations. Prepare reports that are timely and accurate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR HIRE:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Education and course work can substitute for years of experience. Typical qualifications would be:
Experience:

  *   Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Public, Finance or a related field.
  *   A minimum of two years of relevant experience in areas such as accessibility services, contract or grant development, writing, and management.
Preferred:

  *   Direct experience working with accessible transportation.
  *   Knowledge of grant writing, research, and management.
  *   Evidence of a successful funding track record or grant management.
  *   Post-secondary course work in relevant areas such as disability or legal studies.

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