Grant Administration Manager

nc; North Carolina; In loco; USD 71.000 - 138.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Transit Division seeks a Transportation Program Section Chief to lead the Grants Administration team within the Finance and Grant Administration Branch. You will oversee grant programs, review applications, provide guidance, and respond to grantees about funding, eligibility and compliance.

Future duties may include bicycle and pedestrian grants. You will supervise Transportation Program Consultants and a Grant Manager, lead weekly staff

Competenze

• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines related to transportation.
• Experience managing projects, programs, staff and consultants.
• Experience serving as a technical advisor to internal and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.

Mansioni

• Oversee the Grants Administration team within the Finance and Grant Administration Branch.
• Lead grant program oversight, review applications, and provide programmatic guidance.
• Supervise Transportation Program Consultants and a Grant Manager; conduct weekly staff meetings.

Conoscenze

Project management

Staff supervision

Consultant coordination

Oral & written communication

Formazione

Master's degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics

Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Job Classification Title

Transportation Program Section Chief (NS)

Position Number

60015637

Grade

NC21

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This is an anticipated vacancy effective October 1, 2026.

This position oversees the Grants Administration team within the Finance and Grant Administration Branch. The team is responsible for managing all public transportation grant programs including reviewing applications, establishing and implementing programmatic guidance, providing grant management oversight, and responding to inquiries from grantees about funding, eligibility, compliance, and other related matters. In the future, this position may also be responsible for managing bicycle and pedestrian grant programs. This position is responsible for supervising Transportation Program Consultants and Business Officer/Grant Manager which will require leading weekly staff meetings, monitoring and reviewing performance of direct reports and coordinating section needs and capacity to managerial staff. The position reports to the Deputy Director for Finance and Grant Administration and serves as senior advisor on the Deputy Director’s leadership team.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC21 $70,627 - $137,724

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations related to transportation.
• Experience managing projects, programs, staff and consultants.
• Experience serving as a technical advisor to internal and external partners.
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences in oral and written format.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of customers and stakeholders.
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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in public transportation planning or administration or community planning or transit management; or,

Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data, two of which must have been in public transportation planning or transit management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.