Grants Administrator

Grants Administrator

Salary

$91,068.64 - $110,712.16 Annually

Location

Bakersfield, CA, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time Limited Term

Job Number

02464

Department

Economic & Community Development

Division

Economic

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 1:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Please be advised this position is limited term (through June 30, 2030) and is contingent on available grant funding.

Under general direction, plans, supervises, trains, and coordinates the activities of staff responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting a grant portfolio related to community development grant programs; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to department management; and performs other work as assigned.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities of assigned staff responsible for implementing grant activities and all related reporting requirements; Facilitates project meetings, documents project decisions, progress, and next steps; Confers with stakeholders and grant partners to ensure programs/applications meet requested objectives; Creates and documents long-term strategies for project related operations; Develops and supervises the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for housing, homeless, community development programs and grants; Ensures effective communication between stakeholders, and internal and external partners; Prepares grant revisions, amendments, and/or extensions as deemed necessary; Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume, & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in in planning, public administration, business administration, or related field; AND
• Three (3) years of professional progressively responsible experience in the development, delivery, monitoring, or evaluation of complex administrative programs/projects which must include at least one (1) year of supervision; OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties
• experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• PMP Certified

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

June 18th, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicants experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the Citys participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the Citys Retirement Info page for additional information.

01

What best describes your level of education?

• High School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

02

Do you possess a PMP or other project management certification (e.g., CAPM, Agile)

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of progressively responsible experience in the development, delivery, monitoring, or evaluation of complex administrative programs/projects do you possess?

• More than 4 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• Less than a year
• None of the above

04

Regarding question #3, please describe your work experience for the years selected. This information should be included in your application as well. Do not write "See application/resume"

05

Of the years selected in question #3, how many were in a supervisory capacity?

• More than 4 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• Less than a year
• None of the above

06

Regarding question #5, please describe your supervisory experience for the years selected. This information should be included in your application as well. Do not write "See application/resume"

07

Select the items that you have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing:

• Grant Funds Administration
• Large State Programs/Department Oversight
• Grant compliance and reporting
• Organization wide process improvement/Best Practices
• None of the above

08

Regarding question #7, please describe your work experience for the items selected. This information should be included in your application as well. Do not write "See application/resume"

09

I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.

• Yes
• No

10

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 5th, 2026 at 1 PM in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) Documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Grants Administrator #02464) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

11

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 5th, 2026 at 1 PM in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) Documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Grants Administrator #02464) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

12

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 5th, 2026 at 1 PM in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) Documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Grants Administrator #02464) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

13

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 5th, 2026 at 1 PM in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) Documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Grants Administrator #02464) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

14

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 5th, 2026 at 1 PM in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) Documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Grants Administrator #02464) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

15

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 5th, 2026 at 1 PM in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) Documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Grants Administrator #02464) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Bakersfield

Address 1600 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone (661) 326-3773

(661) 326-3773

Website http://www.bakersfieldjobs.us