Public Health Grants and Contracts Manager

Public Health Grants and Contracts Manager

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Hiring Range: $82,314.93 - $108,038.35

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity consideration included an assessment of the applicants salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirement for the job.

This role is on-site 5 days a week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

About Us
At Mecklenburg County, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Were counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease. Come be a part of Mecklenburg Countys Public Health departments vision to assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.

Position Summary
This position will be responsible for post-award grant activities, contract monitoring and internal processes for revenue contracts for the Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health. This position will oversee grant award execution, modification, and reporting, as well as assist in the formulation of policies and procedures governing grant operations and controls. The successful candidate should have experience with or knowledge of grants under the auspices of US DHHS, uniform guidance, budget creation and monitoring, compliance (e.g. time and effort reporting, conflicts of interest). financial reporting, and award amendments. In addition, this position will serve as the Department liaison with Procurement for contracts administration and contracts performance monitoring. This position will also serve as the lead project manager for internal departmental contracting processes to include planning and execution of contracting processes that are fully managed within Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health.

Essential Functions
Develop and implement strategies meant to assist the Department of Public Health in meeting its grant-related goals and objectives in the most efficient manner possible
Provide guidance and direction to assist grant program managers with routine budget monitoring, grant budget deliverables and serve as the main contact related to grant budgetary amendments, no cost extensions, carry over of funds, etc.
Approve and allocate resources based on business priorities and award terms.
Evaluate and recommend changes to policies or procedures
Manage relations with funding agencies and/or contractors, performance measurement, strategic planning, and budget/financial activities
Develop and supervise staff, as appropriate
Coordinate with the Human Resources designee for department needs as related to grant-funded personnel
Oversee procurement and contracting procedures and processes within Public Health.
Lead special projects as assigned by the department director
Review, interpret and make recommendations on policies or actions
Serves as a liaison, both internally and externally

Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; including one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in a Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred at least 2 years experience working in public health or related fields.

Preferred experience with Federal grants.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Business and management principles involved in grants management, strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, compliance and coordination of people and resources
Federal uniform guidance
ERA Commons, Grants.gov, and Grant Solutions

Skills
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Abilities
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information received
Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between ones area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals
Computer Skills
Advanced proficiency in various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisors request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.