Fiscal and Contract Administrator (CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant) – Department of Public Health and Environment

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $76,426 - $87,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

This is a limited position with an expected end date of November 30, 2027.

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site 3 days per week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

What You’ll Do

Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at: Denver Department of Public Health & Environment.

We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.

The Shared Services and Business Operations Division has an opening for a Fiscal and Contract Administrator positions available for those interested in exploring a career in public and/or environmental health. This position will manage a Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Public Health Infrastructure Grant and associated subcontracts.

Specifically, as the Fiscal and Contract Administrator you will:

Provide financial oversight and reporting for a large, complex federal grant.Manage and track expenses in relation to the work plan to ensure internal and external team members are within budget.Manage fiscal activities – auditing, budgeting, accounting – short- and long-term planningDevelop and administer contracts and RFPs.Work closely with contracted partners to ensure compliance with subcontract terms.Work with contract administrators on grant and subcontract award and closeout processes.Support grant sub-award processes and compliance efforts.Support vendors, contractors and sub-recipient agreements, monitoring, communication, and reporting requirements.Work closely with Accounting Services to develop, track, and coordinate grant and subcontract budgets, invoicing, and payments.Conduct strategic budget planning, projections, and solve complex business issues.Liaise with the funding agency, City agencies, community organizations and DDPHE divisions.Prepare comprehensive reports and responds to auditors.Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.Track and approve expenditures.May provide supervision as needed.Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided.Other duties as assigned.

About You

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

Experience with federal grant oversight and administrationExperience working within a variety of platforms, including Grant Solutions, REDCap, and Workday

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of full performance, professional level experience overseeing and administering functional or operational aspects of fiscal business operations.Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.License/Certifications: None.

Note: While a driver’s license is not required, individuals in these positions may need to attend in-person events around Denver. The individuals must arrange for transportation to attend such events should they arise.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than that date at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

Cover letterResume

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV2310 Fiscal Administrator I

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$76,426.00 - $126,103.00

Starting Pay

Although our full pay range is listed above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $76,426 - $87,000, based on education and experience.

Agency

Dept of Public Health & Environment

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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