Marketing Statement
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Conditions of Employment
All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.
Department
Funding Strategy/Grant Development
Pay and Benefits
BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2022 current employee cost $157.35 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.
Pay Rate
$105,106.44 /annually - $136,638.03/annually (AFSCME Band E)
Initial salary will be offered between $105,106.44 /annually - $120,872.24/annually (commensurate with experience)
Posted Date
June 6, 2022
Closing Date
Open Until Further Notice
Initial screening of applications/resumes will commence on June 24, 2022.
Reports To
Manager of Grants & Funding Advocacy
Days Off
Saturday and Sunday
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.
Current Assignment
The selected incumbent will be responsible for conducting grants research, grant application development, funding advocacy support, grant reporting support, including, but not limited to, the following activities
- Performs analysis in support of pursuing funding.
- Monitors financial status of assigned projects and programs, including maintaining funding records and funding plans, collecting and updating project cost information, supporting grant reporting activities, and identifying funding sources and grant opportunities or requesting extensions of secured grants.
- Coordinates the development of applications for grant funding opportunities and allocation requests; advises management regarding grant and funding opportunities; and supports staff from other departments in preparing and delivering grant application packages.
- Supports grant and funding advocacy efforts in Contra Costa and San Mateo Counties; includes preparing for and attending assigned Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPC), San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), or City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) meetings.
- Provides staff support to District Board members and executives/managers on issues and projects of concern related to Contra Costa County.
- Works directly with funding agencies in support of funding for BART’s capital program.
- Supports BART engagement and collaboration in multi-jurisdictional projects, particularly with respect to project funding.
- Participates in departmental and organizational strategic planning activities; recommends business process improvements for grants and funding advocacy activities.
- May also lead the maintenance of the BART grants database and webpage.
In addition, other specific duties include
- Serve as principal point of contact for transit security-related grants, including with the US Department of Justice, FEMA, California Office of Emergency Services, and Department of Homeland Security.
- Supports Principal Grants Officer lead for Contra Costa County, assisting with meeting preparation and coverage.
- Coordinates with staff in other departments to prepare annual Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant applications in their grants management system, TrAMS.
- Provides technical assistance for grant monitoring and reporting.
- Assist in the implementation of the District’s Capital Project Selection process, including prioritization and fund mapping
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates drafting, technical analysis and submittal of grant applications, including securing letters of support and other supporting material as necessary.
- Performs a variety of complex planning, development, and implementation of the District’s external work to advocate for and secure grant funding.
- Assists in the development of grant strategies for active and potential projects; monitors and coordinates grant funding opportunities.
- Monitors and attends meetings of external funding agencies, providing information and insight to internal decision makers regarding relevant developments; represents BART at external funding agency commission meetings as needed and on technical working groups and advisory committees.
- Manages execution of grant funding agreements.
- Responds to grant planning and development requests from various internal and external stakeholders; coordinates projects with internal planning and external staff to align grant applications and funding.
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes
and improvements to existing procedures and practices; as appropriate, implements approved policies and procedures.
- Prepares and presents project and funding updates to external partners; prepares analytical reports
and presentations for internal departments and external agencies; conducts complex technical analysis on current funding issues and trends.
- Monitors funding plans, project cashflows, and total project costs (project estimate to complete)
for assigned projects to identify potential funding and cashflow gaps that require additional funding.
- Contributes to Grant Development and Advocacy website; updates Funding Tracker and Capital Improvement Program.
- Coordinates and participates in District, department, or division organizational studies involving administrative or operational systems, procedures, functions, processes, and techniques
- Trains assigned employees in their area of work including work methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of financial analysis and program management.
Minimum Qualifications
Education A Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, business administration, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional grant development, legislative advocacy and/or planning experience including financial analysis experience.
Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for year basis. A college degree is preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions May require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time
Knowledge of
- Financial, and comparative analysis techniques and formulas
- Principles and practices of project funding, plan development, and grant advocacy
- Methods and techniques for assessing performance against established objectives
- Current office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
- Applicable computer software applications - Related Federal, State, and local laws and grant guidelines and requirements
Skill in
- Performing complex financial, comparative and management analyses
- Identifying funding sources for proposed and current projects
- Assessing potential projects probability of success in securing potential grant opportunities
- Drafting compelling grant applications that meet the grant guidelines and requirements
- Performing accurate complex financial calculations
- Developing, organizing, and maintaining accurate grant records
- Interpreting complex computerized records and reports
- Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
- Preparing clear and concise grant reports, presentations, internal guidance, and other materials
- Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Communicating clearly, concisely, and coherently, both orally and in writing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Application Process
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
Other Information
Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.
Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.
Note
When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.
To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8 15am - 5 00pm, Monday- Friday.