The mission of New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Grants & Fiscal Management (GFM) sub-division is to administer, in conjunction with regional transportation agencies, the Citys Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-funded projects. The sub-division competes for grant funding, provides oversight and guidance, submits reimbursement claims, and ensures federal compliance. The GFM sub-division oversees a large portfolio of federally funded transportation projects, such as Vision Zero safety improvement, improving resiliency of roads and bridges, and the installation of Electric Vehicle charging stations.

With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic investment of $1.2 trillion in transportation funding was authorized. Grants & Fiscal Management, in collaboration with other units and NYC agencies, is responsible for competing for this funding. DOT will compete in nation-wide applications to secure grant funding to support on-going projects. DOT will also be receiving funding under newly created programs, such as Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT), Carbon Reduction, and the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure program.

Under supervision, the Grants Application Coordinator(s) will be responsible for writing, reviewing, and submitting competitive grant applications to secure funding for on-going programs and innovative transportation initiatives. The selected candidate will also be responsible for performing programmatic project tasks including, but not limited to, tracking project budgets, monitoring project progress, attend project development meetings, assist with review of grant reimbursements, working with project managers and other DOT units and other NYC agencies, to ensure compliance with grant requirements, and analyze complex financial and program compliance data to produce comprehensive reports.
While the selected candidate may have a suite of projects under their individual purview, they will be part of a close-knit highly collaborative team environment that encourages discussion and problem solving. Work and projects will be assigned to the Analyst by the Supervisor based on the current needs of the unit.

PLEASE ATTACH A WRITING SAMPLE WITH YOUR RESUME

***IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE STAFF ANALYST TITLE***

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation or fiscal management; or in a related area.
Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Candidate must have strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively, manage a large workload, and thrive in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience or familiarity with FTA or FHWA rules and regulations related to grants management.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.