Transit Grants Specialist

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation's oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Transit Grants Specialist for our well-established Growth Management Department-Transportation Division whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. St. Johns County is the recipient of public transportation funding from federal, state, and local sources. The St. Johns County Growth Management Department coordinates with the County's Transit provider to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as it pertains to grant funding that support public transportation services. The Transit Grants Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for all transit related needs. The ideal Transit Grant Specialist candidate must possess St. Johns County's St. Johns County's core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares and submits federal and state grant applications for public transportation assistance. * Monitors all invoicing of federal and state funds submitted by transportation providers. * Manages the procurement of goods and services through Federal Transit Administration grants. * Collects and maintains data required for reporting and oversight of public transportation funding. * Prepares and submits annual and monthly reports to the National Transit Database on public transportation funding used by the county. * Prepares and submits quarterly reports to the FTA on the status of all FTA grants. * Coordinates with federal, state and local agencies on issues related to public transportation funding. * Prepares agenda items relating to public transportation. * Prepares and monitors contracts between the county and the transportation provider. * Manages and works with consultants in the development and submission of annual Transit Development Plans. * Prepares and submits Title VI and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise reports to FTA. * Conducts and documents the annual inventory of FTA purchases assets. * Reviews large development plans to make comments relating to public transportation. * Maintains a full-time presence on the job. * Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related course of study to the occupational field. * Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. * Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position. * Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others. * Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language. * Must be able to operate a computer. ESSENTIAL SKILLS * Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration guidelines and procedures. * Knowledge of the Land Development Code. * Knowledge of grant administration principles. * Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. * Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. * Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports. * Skill in oral and written communication. ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS * Working Conditions may include some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust. * Physical Activity may include sitting, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 25lbs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, or standing. Salary Range: $54,870.40 -$73,278.40 Compensation Grade: BCC PG17 Department: Growth Management Services Location: 4040 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL 32084 St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. An applicant eligible for Veteran's Preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preferences in accordance with Florida law may file a complaint requesting an investigation with the Florida department of veterans affairs. Veteran's Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. A complaint must be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice of hiring decision is received by the applicant or within three calendar months of the date of the application is filed within the employer if no notice is given. If no notice is given, it is the responsibility of the preferred applicant to contact the employer to determine if the position has been filled.