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Port of San Diego, Opportunity, San Diego, CA, GRANTS COORDINATOR, (UNCLASSIFIED), Recruitment No. 27/09

Deadline for filing is 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2009

The Port of San Diego ("District") is currently accepting applications and resumes for the position of Grants Coordinator.  This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  A Grants Coordinator is responsible for providing Port-wide grant research, application, and coordination services to Port departments to secure grant-funded support for a wide variety of projects, programs and activities. The incumbent seeks out potential sources of grant funding and proposes approaches to leverage financing of Port projects through the use of such funds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

1.      Conducts research, monitors federal and state funding source notices and publications and maintains contact with local agencies to identify potential sources of funding relevant to the Port’s strategic and long-range business and capital/economic development plans; consults with and advises other Port managers and staff on the uses of grant funding; assists staff in the development of grant applications or oversees the work of consultant and staff teams assigned to prepare applications; reviews applications, including project descriptions and budgets, prior to submission to ensure grant requirements and funding source regulations have been met and the Port has planned for any required administrative, program delivery and/or operational matching funds.

2.       Serves as project manager to assist in constructing complex funding packages from multiple grant sources; determines sources and uses of funds for project implementation; tracks project progress and reports on status of all grant applications.

3.      Serves as liaison to funding agencies; acts as the key contact to resolve problems and discrepancies that could interfere with approval; negotiates grant awards and drafts grant contract agreements on behalf of the Port; prepares or reviews and approves Board memos, agreements and other documents related to securing grant approvals; makes presentations and responds to inquiries from the Board of Port Commissioners, officials of other governmental agencies, Port managers and staff and representatives of funding agencies on grant matters.

4.      Coordinates the Port’s grant program which includes follow-up with appropriate departments, as required, to ensure that grant funds are fully utilized and expended in compliance with rules, regulations and requirements of granting agencies; works with Financial Services to ensure accurate accounting for the receipt and disbursement of grant funds; identifies and works with Port managers and staff to resolve utilization and/or compliance issues and problems; prepares periodic reports on the status of grant funding requests and other grant management issues.

5.      Develops and recommends to senior management Port-wide policies and procedures governing the application for and administration of grant funding agreements.

6.      Coordinates audits and compliance reviews by funding agency auditors; responds to questions and works with staff to resolve areas of concern; coordinates review of legal and/or financial issues with Port staff, as appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration or a closely related field; and five years of progressively responsible experience in the development, administration and financial tracking of grants. Experience in a public agency is preferred.  May substitute equivalent combination of education and prior experience in a fundraising and/or intergovernmental relations environment or professional experience of a similar nature at a rate of 18 months experience for each year of education required. 

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Opportunity, San Diego, CA, Technician-Electrical/Mechanical 3

Applicant expected to act independently, performing a variety of duties in the mechanical and electromechanical areas to include:  installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, and maintaining motors, actuators, electrical harnesses, fluid components, devices and subsystems.  Works from schematics, engineering drawings and various computer aided design systems (primarily CATIA and UG).  Operates support equipment and computer diagnostic systems, conducts tests and collects data in prescribed format; makes modifications and adjustments as necessary; performs calibrations, prepares prescribed compounds, adhesives and solutions associated with subsystem installations; basic electrician repairs and modifications, and composites modifications and maintenance.  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and team skills.  May have to work other shifts and overtime.

Basic Qualifications:  AA Degree (or equivalent) and 3 years of related experience.  Current Top Secret clearance required.  Ability and willingness to work non-standard shifts/overtime and travel for extended periods is essential

Please apply online to: careers.northropgrumman.com

POC:  Jennifer Siemens, 310-331-3639, jennifer.siemens@ngc.com