Salary range is $130k to $230k, with a midpoint of $175k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Director - Grants leads the Agency’s grants and loans program and manages the Grants Division; establishes Agency strategy to maximize all grant and loan funding opportunities; researches, writes, develops, and executes grant and loan proposals for the Agency; represents the Agency in funding negotiations with external agencies; produces long-term forecasts of grant revenues and coordinates grant and loan funding issues within the Agency’s long-term financial plan; leads and oversees development and implementation of applicable grant administrative controls required by grantor agencies; and oversees grant compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Leads the day-to-day activities of the Grants Division; plans, manages, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff and consulting contracts; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations; and provides opportunities for professional growth.
Leads staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations for the division; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of division staff and recommends or takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
Leads the submittal, execution, modification and close-out of grant applications.
Manages strategic direction of the grant funding program, grant administration, and compliance and oversight for all grants, including Full Funding Grant Agreements (FFGA) and TIFIA loans; ensures Agency-wide integration of grant program activities.
Leads the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Researches, writes, develops, and/or reviews grant proposals; represents the Agency in funding negotiations with external agencies; leads in the development and implementation of TIFIA loans and Full Funding Grant Agreements with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Leads development of strategies to maximize grant funding opportunities, development of long-term forecasts of grant revenues, and coordinates grant funding issues within the Agency’s long-term financial plan.
Leads development and implementation of grant administrative controls, policies, and procedures necessary for complying with grant requirements and regulations.
Leads federal oversight audits, including Triennial Reviews, Financial Management Oversight reviews, and other audits.
Leads the development and management of division’s annual budget; makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; reviews and approves division expenditures and implements adjustments.
Serves as the liaison with other departments, programs, and outside agencies, including grantor agencies such as the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and the Puget Sound Regional Council; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Manages division records, files, and reports; organizes and files paperwork and reports generated with and for payroll and budget; archives prior years materials.
Supports Deputy Executive Director with other special projects/programs as requested; serve on various committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new requirements, trends, and innovations in assigned field; maintains awareness of federal, state, and local regulations and impact of changes on the Agency.
Champions & models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity & inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management or related discipline. Eight years of experience with grant administration, responsibility for and development of programs for a large, complex organization, preferably involving public works and transit facilities and six years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Advanced principles, practices, and procedures of grant development, monitoring, management, and reporting.
Principles and practices used in the management of grant budget revisions and grant amendments.
Federal grant and loan development, administration, and compliance with special focus on Federal Transit Administration and TIFIA programs and requirements including the FTA’s electronic award management system (TrAMS).
Regional and metropolitan transportation planning process and requirements.
Regional and State Transportation Improvement Program process and schedule.
Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and statistical and analytical report preparation.
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes.
Project management principles and practices.
Record keeping and reporting requirements and procedures.
Principles, methods, and practices of process improvement.
Mathematical principles.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping/reporting and files and information retrieval systems.
Customer service methods and techniques.
Supervisory principles, methods, and techniques.
Operating automated management and financial systems as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Understanding and applying advanced accounting, grant, and industry concepts and directions in performing grant related functions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
Evaluating and analyzing technical grant activities.
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of division and Agency goals.
Applying advanced project management techniques and principles and preparing a variety of complex financial and administrative reports.
Planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Identifying and resolving general problems in a timely manner using sound judgment.
Responding to general inquiries and effective oral and written communication.
Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a hybrid office environment.
The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
