Grant Supervisor

The City of Grand Junction Finance Department oversees accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, revenue management, and strategic financial planning. Our dedicated team ensures the efficient allocation of resources, balancing budgets to support essential services, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. From financial analysis to transparent reporting, we collaborate with various city departments, stakeholders, and community leaders to align financial strategies with the overarching goals of our community. With a commitment to fiscal responsibility, we work to optimize resource allocation, enhance financial efficiency, and foster transparency, contributing to the sustained well-being and growth of our city.

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact. 

 

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commit to fulfilling our community's needs through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; provide training, implement disciplinary procedures, and work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Oversee the administration, financial compliance, and internal controls of grant funds; conduct monitoring, audits, and reporting to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines.
• Research funding opportunities, coordinate grant applications, and develop strategies, processes, and procedures for effective grant management.
• Participate in budget preparation and management, including grant budgets, amendments, and tracking while aligning financial documents with grant requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with granting agencies and external entities; represent the organization in meetings, audits, and community partnerships to resolve issues and maintain compliance.

To view the full job description for Grant Supervisor, click here.

What We're Looking For: 

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, grant administration, and grant management including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license. 

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. 

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume, or attachments.

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing, and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits), we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

 

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At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.