Grants Administrator

Bakersfield

Friday, 22 May 2026

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. For a full job description, please click here. 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 dutiesexperience, 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 applicant's 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.

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