Planning Assistant - Grants Management

City of Midwest City; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

City of Midwest City is seeking a Planning Assistant to handle administrative and programmatic duties for the CDBG and related grant programs. The incumbent must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and broad knowledge in fields like accounting, marketing, real estate, business administration and finance.

Minimum education is four years of college with 3 years related experience and 2 years related management experience; a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business

Qualifications

• Equivalent to four years of college, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and programmatic duties for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and other housing and/or community development grant programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Data entry

Presentation/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

Postgraduate degree in grant administration

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word Processing

10-Key

Alphanumeric Data Entry

Contact Management

Database

PowerPoint

Job description

Applications for this position CAN be submitted online. You MUST submit a completed City of Midwest City employment application to be considered. Individual resumes without a completed City employment application WILL NOT be accepted.

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for Planning Assistant in the Grants Management Department. 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. 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. Must possess a 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. Advanced: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing. Intermediate: Accounting, Other, Presentation/PowerPoint. Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database.

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

Salary: $30.35 - $32.14 per hour

EOE.