Public Works Transportation & Grants Coordinator

Poarch Creek Indians; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

PTO & holidays

EAP

Job summary

Poarch Creek Indians in Alabama seeks a Transportation & Roads Technician to support Public Works and the Transportation Planner Director, coordinating with the BIA, researching grants, and maintaining the transportation inventory.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, 3 years budgeting and IT/data experience, ARC-GIS certification within 90 days, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel and work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience with budgets including reports, budget modification, etc.
• Three (3) years of experience in IT, software management, data collection, program compliance, or program oversight.
• Certification in basic ARC-GIS software or obtain within 90 days of employment
• College level Principles of Accounting I and II preferred
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and an insurable driving record
• Must complete the required criminal and character background check
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and maintain correspondence, reports, grants, contracts, and other departmental documents
• Provide administrative support for Public Works, Transportation, Facilities, grants, contracts, and projects
• Coordinate with Tribal departments, government agencies, consultants, and other partners on projects and program activities
• Monitor grants and contracts for compliance, deadlines, budgets, expenditures, reports, and required documentation
• Prepare and track budgets, invoices, expenditures, project schedules, grant requirements, and reporting deadlines
• Coordinate consultant assignments, invoices, plan submittals, project schedules, and related communications
• Maintain accurate departmental, grant, contract, and project records and files
• Support federal and Tribal transportation programs, including transportation planning, roadway maintenance, and improvement projects
• Maintain and update GIS and transportation data using ArcGIS, including the National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory
• Conduct fieldwork and collect roadway and transportation data as needed
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, prepare meeting minutes, and provide general administrative support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Budgeting experience

IT/Data management

GIS knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Tools

ARC-GIS

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Poarch Creek Indians in Alabama seeks a Transportation & Roads Technician to support Public Works and the Transportation Planner Director, coordinating with the BIA, researching grants, and maintaining the transportation inventory.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, 3 years budgeting and IT/data experience, ARC-GIS certification within 90 days, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel and work irregular hours.