Mobility Grants Compliance Ofcr

About the role

The Mobility Grants Compliance Officer administers project compliance activities for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Grant Program managed by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). This position supports the Coordinated Mobility Department throughout the grant application, award, contracting, and administration processes for the Section 5310 program and other transportation assistance programs. The position monitors subrecipients and assesses project risk to ensure compliance with UTA and FTA requirements and to safeguard federal funds and assets.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and routing grant agreements
• Monitoring subrecipient compliance
• Providing compliance training and technical assistance
• Collecting and reviewing quarterly subrecipient reports
• Compiling required departmental reports
• Working closely with UTA’s Accounting Department to process invoices and reimbursement requests and review the financial compliance of Section 5310 grant funds
• Scheduling and conducting required subrecipient site visits, documenting findings, and establishing risk levels
• Overseeing the delivery, management, reporting, inspection, compliance, and disposition of grant-funded vehicles and other assets
• Maintaining the Section 5310 program’s public‑facing resources, including UTA website content, webinar training materials, and the YouTube training library, ensuring that all information remains accurate and current
• Using ZoomGrants and other grant‑management systems, the JDE accounting system, the FTA TrAMS portal, Microsoft 365 applications, Laserfiche, and DocuSign to perform daily responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with human‑service agencies, transportation providers, subrecipients, and local government stakeholders
• Participating in applicable UTA, FTA, compliance, and professional‑development training
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, business, public administration, communications, English or related field required
• At least one (1) year experience with grants management, funding applications and/or proposals, federal compliance or related business writing
• OR – An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience (UTA reserves the right to determine equivalencies)

Skills

• Basic understanding of statistical analysis; math and accounting principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well‑developed work organizational skills
• Intermediate level proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Basic math and budgeting skills
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Suite and graphic design preferred
• Understanding or experience with federal grant programs required
• Understanding or experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Understanding of civil rights programs preferred
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse individuals and groups
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred
• Strong filing and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to summarize and compile information and data into a logical, clear format
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self‑motivated and disciplined
• UTA Competencies – Social Acumen, Develops Self & Others, Ensures Fairness, Safety, Integrity, Belonging, Teamwork, Empowerment, Accountability

Benefits

As a full‑time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• Choice between Traditional Co‑Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage
• HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP
• Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage)
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year
• Retirement options – Pension Plan with 5‑year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PhD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment)
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals
• Free on‑site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness
• Discounted cell phone plans with T‑Mobile
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs)

Pay

Pay Rate: $73,300.00 per year or more, depending on experience.