Planning Assistant - Grants Management

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for a Planning Assistant in the Grants Management Department.

About the role

Incumbent performs administrative and programmatic duties associated with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and other housing and/or community development grant programs. Incumbent must have thorough analytical and problem-solving skills. Broad knowledge of such fields as advanced accounting, marketing, real estate, business administration, finance, etc. is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and programmatic duties associated with the CDBG Program and other housing and/or community development grant programs.
• Provide support to the Grants Management Department in managing and administering grants.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation related to grant activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
• Manage and maintain records and databases related to grant-funded projects.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including community organizations and government agencies.

Requirements

• Equivalent to four years of college, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Social Science or related field.
• Post graduate degree with experience in grant administration preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of real estate processes and the local housing market is preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing.
• Intermediate: Accounting, Other, Presentation/PowerPoint.
• Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database.

Skills

• Thorough analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Broad knowledge of fields such as advanced accounting, marketing, real estate, business administration, finance, etc.
• Knowledge of real estate processes and the local housing market.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet software.
• Intermediate proficiency in accounting, presentation, and data entry.

Benefits

Starting Salary: $30.3560 - $32.1422/HR. w/Benefits.

Pay

Starting Salary: $30.3560 - $32.1422/HR.

Schedule

N/A

To apply, click "Apply now" to apply online or via kiosk in person at the City of Midwest City, HR Dept., 100 N. Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK. Applications will remain open until filled.

The City of Midwest City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.