Financial Analyst II -CPPW- Limited Duration

Financial Analyst II -CPPW- Limited Duration

City of Portland

Salary: $97,510.00 - $126,692.00 Annually

Job Type: Limited Duration

Job Number: 2024-01044

Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Bureau: Budget and Finance Service Area

Closing: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
About the position

Job Appointment: Full Time, Limited Duration
Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment may conclude June 30, 2025 , except for the extension of grants or funding. Extension request to position appointment is currently in progress.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid- This position will report to the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, or 97204) for in person work. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees (Include this for classifications identified as eligible or if bureau requests languages)
Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Toview this labor agreement, please click here .

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Position Summary
The Grants Management Division provides an array of financial management, communications, and grant management services for the City of Portland.

This opportunity is for a Financial Analyst II in the Grants Management Division. The Financial Analyst II will be responsible for managing and responding to grant applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, assisting Service Area program staff in writing grant applications, and maintaining accurate records of grant activities. This role involves researching funding opportunities, preparing, writing, and submitting grant proposals, and providing technical assistance to ensure the effective management of grant funds.

The Financial Analyst II duties will vary from day to day and will range from routine to difficult and will be creatively challenging.

As a Financial Analyst II, you will:

• Research and Identify Funding Opportunities: Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities that align with Council and Service Area priorities.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with Service Area program staff to gather necessary information related to grant applications.
• Grant Proposal Writing and Preparation: Write and submit detailed grant proposals at the local, state, and federal level, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and complete.
• Communication: Maintain open channels of communication with Grants Management team members, Service Area program managers, and finance personnel to gather and share data and information on grant applications. Utilize clear and regular written and verbal communication with team members.
• Coordination: Coordinate and work closely with Grants Management and Application Coordination Team members, including regular written and verbal communication and consistent updates and maintenance of databases and processes.
• Follow Up: Communicate with Service Area program staff and funders to follow up on submitted proposals, provide additional information as needed, and provide updates on grant application status.
• Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance and support to Service Area program staff in the management of grant programs, including responding to inquiries and resolving issues related to grant applications.
• Budget Development: Develop budget proposals with program staff and financial analysts for grant applications.
• Grant Management: Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, local and other funding source compliance, regulations, and laws.
• Grant Application Policies, Processes, and Internal Controls: Follow effective grant application policies, processes, and internal controls.

Have a question?
Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
[email protected]

To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Knowledge and experience researching grant opportunities, understanding specific grant requirements, and providing guidance related to grant funding opportunities at private, state, and federal levels.

Knowledge and experience providing clear, concise, and comprehensive written narratives for grant applications.

Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and to communicate complex regulations and administrative rules to a wide variety of audiences.

Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data in statistical and narrative forms.

Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Grants Management Division managers and staff, staff of other Service Areas, and representatives of other governmental agencies.

The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between October 14, 2024 to October 28, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 28, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 4, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used)

Step 4: Selection (Interview): November 2024

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: November 2024

Step 6: Start Date: December 2024

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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