Director of Grants Management (Administration and Finance)- (PROVISIONAL)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW. 

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER   (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) 

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

An incumbent to this position is appointed by, and receives general supervision from the Commissioner of Administration and Finance and Urban Affairs.  In conjunction with the Commissioner and representatives from the Mayor’s office, the incumbent formulates and conducts special studies on departmental operations, functions or methodology and makes recommendations and develops new policies and functions for city administration.   The incumbent shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall be removable at the will of the commissioner.

Initiates, develops, prepares and coordinates the development and preparation of applications  with the objectives of obtaining additional resources for more efficient and economical provision of governmental services;

• may research grant opportunities from both public and private venues;
• prepares periodic reports on the status of all grants, by department and divisions;

Reviews, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs, the operations of city departments and other agencies for the purpose of identifying services that may be improved after careful analysis of existing procedures;

Conducts research to identify areas of city services that may be improved by incorporating best practices, programs or projects from other municipalities or governments, and provides for the distribution of information resulting from such research;

Performs research on special projects with the objective of improving administration of city services and practices;

Prepares an annual report identifying opportunities and reviewing progress in realizing current and previously identified opportunities

Performs duties as required by the Commissioner or Mayor.

The director shall have at least five years of responsible experience in public administration, intergovernmental and intra-governmental policy and operation with at least three years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of city administration;

Thorough knowledge of the geographic, social and economic structure of the City;

Thorough knowledge of economic principles related to business and industry of the region;

Working knowledge of state and federal funding and grant application procedures;

Working knowledge of research methods and techniques;

Ability to understand and interpret written material;

Ability to prepare clear and concise written materials, reports and program documentation;

Integrity; tact; initiative; resourcefulness;

Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.