Government Grant Aid Supervisor / Treasurer’s Office

Full Job Description
 

SALARY: $57,811 ** Plus Excellent Benefit, Retirement Package & Compensation Plan**

 

Distinguishing Features of this opportunity are…
Government Grant and Aid Supervisor is responsible for the oversight, guidance and coordination of the

County’s state and federal grants and aid process. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate

grant related personnel. Work is performed under general supervision of the County Treasurer. Performs other

related duties as necessary.

 

Typical illustrative* work activities will include, but are not limited to…
-Guides, coordinates and provides assistance to department personnel in the establishment, receipt, use and

reporting of federal and state grant aid programs;

Establish, maintain, standardize and regulate the configurations, permissions and processes of the County’s
accounting software system regarding the entry, tracking and accounting of the Projects and Grants

functionality;

Maintains and reviews all contractual obligations of the County for each federal and state grant and aid
contract or agreement and regularly determines County compliance;

Reviews, monitors and reports the County’s actual, vouchered and budgeted GGA revenues and program
expenses;

Maintains the County’s federal and state GGA registrations;
Reviews all GGA vouchers for “Treasury” approval;
Works with County Administrator’s office to provide data and information regarding state grant program
changes, opportunities, and challenges, specifically as they related to cross department coordination,

maximization of existing grant revenue and adherence to County strategy and policy;

Coordinates and oversees annual cost allocation plan to calculate reimbursable overhead for various
departments;

Clerical and other relevant administrative tasks as assigned by Treasurer.
 

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned
to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments,as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
 

Required performance, knowledge, skills and abilities are…
Good knowledge of the policies, procedures and techniques involved in obtaining discretionary and non-

entitlement federal, state and private funds; good knowledge of general municipal organization, policies,

procedures and objectives; good knowledge of the principles and techniques of administration; ability to

analyze the organization and functions of department staff related to GGA; ability to make persuasive oral and

written presentations; ability to prepare written grant proposals and reports; ability to establish and maintain

effective relationships with public officials and management personnel both within the county and grantor

agencies; ability to evaluate grant proposals to ensure compliance to requirements; ability to plan and supervise

the work of others; ability to speak, read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform

the essential duties of the position; willingness to travel; sound professional judgment; resourcefulness;

initiative; tact; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.

 

Minimum Qualifications for this position are…
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Bachelor’s Degree

in accounting, public administration, finance, business, or closely related field, and three (3) years of experience

in federal or state government grant writing, tracking, reporting and accounting; OR

 

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree

in accounting, public administration, finance, business or closely related field and five (5) years of experience in

federal or state government grant writing, tracking, reporting and accounting.

 

Note: Preference will be given to municipal or local government experience.

 

Qualified candidates may submit their application and resume, by mail or in person as follows:
ATTN: Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division

Saratoga County Human Resources Department

40 McMaster Street

Ballston Spa, New York 12020

 

Applications will continue to be accepted: July 22, 2022
Applications are available in the Human Resources Office or on our website, www.saratogacountyny.gov. Resume MAY

NOT be substituted for Application. No Fax Submissions

 

**This position will be filled on a “provisional” basis, pending the results of a civil service exam

to be scheduled at a later date.**

 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment

testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to the Human Resources

Office. Saratoga County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where

diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse

range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with disabilities,

members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.