Grants Strategy Lead – Infrastructure Funding

City of Long Beach, CA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is seeking a Grants Administration Officer within the Department of Public Works, Grants Administration Division. This unclassified, at-will management position oversees internal grant coordination city‑wide, assesses opportunities, and coordinates with external agencies such as SCAG and Metro.

The role requires leading grant-writing efforts, coordinating with the Mayor’s and City Manager’s Offices, monitoring board actions, and supporting capital programs like Elevate ’28

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or higher.
• Three years of professional experience managing publicly funded projects or programs.
• At least one year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Valid California Class C Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Identify grant opportunities and eligibility for Federal, State, County, and other agencies.
• Coordinate with City leadership to select grant opportunities to pursue.
• Oversee the Department's most complex grant applications and awards.
• Coordinate with the Mayor’s Office and City Manager’s Office on funding priorities.
• Serve as liaison to external agencies (LA Metro, SCAG, County, State, and Federal) for funding sources.
• Monitor LA Metro Board actions and report to the Mayor’s Office and Department leadership.
• Develop and communicate Public Works funding priorities to support regional and state funding.
• Represent the Department to elected officials and external stakeholders to advocate for infrastructure funding.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Grant management

Intergovernmental liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of Long Beach is seeking a Grants Administration Officer within the Department of Public Works, Grants Administration Division. This unclassified, at-will management position oversees internal grant coordination city‑wide, assesses opportunities, and coordinates with external agencies such as SCAG and Metro.

The role requires leading grant-writing efforts, coordinating with the Mayor’s and City Manager’s Offices, monitoring board actions, and supporting capital programs like Elevate ’28