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SENIOR GRANTS & CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR (Administrative Officer) - Range 15 / AMEA

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SENIOR GRANTS & CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR (Administrative Officer) - Range 15 / AMEA

Salary

$33.74 - $43.12 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2025-00721

Department

Anchorage Health Department

Division

Grants & Contracts

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:00 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation at the discretion of management with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under direction of the Principal Administrative Officer for the Grants and Contracts team, this position researches, develops, & manages invitations to bid & requests for proposals to meet the department’s needs for contracted services & grant funding. Develops, prepares, negotiates, & administers various grants, contracts, & agreements with multiple agencies & contractors. Oversees & monitors grantees & contractors for compliance with agreement provisions, intent of funding, policies & procedures, & municipal, state, & federal laws & regulations. Reviews & approves requests for payment submitted by grantees & contractors & prepares payment request documents. Provides technical assistance to grantees & contractors as well as to program managers, division managers, and staff within the Department. Researches & identifies potential grant funding sources to meet departmental funding priorities. Reviews, edits, & contributes to writing grant applications ensuring compliance with funder proposal requirements. Project manages grant acquisition process. Prepares & transmits information to other programs, divisions, departments, other municipal staff, & the general public in order to facilitate the goals & objectives of the Grants & Contracts program. Completes other related duties as necessary to support the department/division/program goals.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AHD) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and five (5) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in the field related to the position.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to returning Seasonal Employees who are eligible for Recall as per AMEA 3.14.8, and to any current Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. Recalled and AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process: Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to thewww.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your completed level of education as it relates to this position?

+ High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

+ Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

05

How many years of professional experience do you have in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems or Finance?

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years to less than 7 years

+ 7 years or more

06

How many years of grants and/or contracts administration experience do you have?

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years to less than 7 years

+ 7 years or more

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Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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